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== Roll-your-own cigarette ==

A '''Roll-your-own cigarette''' (pronunciation: /ˈrōl yôr ˈōn ˈsigəˌret/) is a type of [[cigarette]] that is made by hand or with the use of a [[rolling machine]]. The term is often abbreviated as '''RYO'''.

=== Etymology ===

The term "Roll-your-own cigarette" originates from the practice of manually rolling tobacco into a paper to create a cigarette. The term has been in use since the late 19th century, when the practice became popular due to the high cost of pre-manufactured cigarettes.

=== Description ===

A Roll-your-own cigarette is made by manually rolling loose [[tobacco]] into a cigarette paper. The process involves spreading a line of tobacco onto the paper, rolling the paper around the tobacco, and sealing the cigarette with a line of adhesive on the paper. Some people also use a [[filter]] at one end of the cigarette.

=== Health Risks ===

Like all [[tobacco products]], Roll-your-own cigarettes carry significant health risks. They contain the same harmful chemicals as manufactured cigarettes and can lead to diseases such as [[lung cancer]], [[heart disease]], and [[emphysema]]. Despite the common misconception, Roll-your-own cigarettes are not a safer alternative to manufactured cigarettes.

=== Related Terms ===

* [[Cigarette]]
* [[Tobacco]]
* [[Rolling machine]]
* [[Filter]]
* [[Lung cancer]]
* [[Heart disease]]
* [[Emphysema]]

[[Category:Tobacco]]
[[Category:Cigarettes]]
[[Category:Smoking]]

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