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ACTIVITY 3: Tobacco & Nicotine Use - The Health Consequences

ACTIVITY 3: Tobacco & Nicotine Use - The Health Consequences

WHAT ABOUT SMOKELESS TOBACCO?

Chew, dip, snuff, or spit tobacco—it's all smokeless tobacco. But, it's not a safe alternative to smoking cigarettes.16 There are health risks with using smokeless tobacco.

  • It is a known cause of cancer—increasing a user's risk of oral cancer.16
  • It can cause gum disease, tooth decay, and tooth loss.
  • It can lead to nicotine addiction.16
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CDC. Smoking & Tobacco Use. Fact Sheet—Smokeless Tobacco Facts. Referenced 2012.

https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/smokeless/health_effects/index.htm