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