You absorb nicotine in the mouth. You dont get tar in your lungs.

No smoking is good for you but then again the leading cause of death is birth so enjoy the time you have. If cigars are your thing smoke it up

In that case I guess you probably shouldn't be trying to keep score in regards to your vice.

Nicotine can be absorbed through the nose and mouth. It's not as effective as through the lungs, but cigars have much higher dosage than cigarettes.