Some tobacco companies are taking advantage of this gap in the public perception about chewing tobacco. Chewing tobacco is generally large, loose leaves of tobacco; snuff is finely ground tobacco that comes loose in a can or contained in a small bag, and is inserted between the cheek and gum.
In fact, sometimes these products can be even more addictive, as they generally deliver a higher dose of nicotine. A cigarette has about 1. Disturbingly, smokeless tobacco use is higher among young people. Not surprisingly, male students were more likely to use spit tobacco than female students, as professional athletes, particularly baseball players, are commonly seen using it on TV.
There are many physiological mechanisms that link tobacco products to heart disease, but one of the most prominent reasons is that nicotine, the addictive substance in tobacco, causes your heart to beat faster and your blood pressure to go up. Damage to the endothelium is an early marker of atherosclerosis, which is the build-up of plaque in the arteries that can block blood flow and lead to heart attacks and strokes.
Smoking, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol and lack of exercise are all risk factors for heart disease, but smoking alone doubles the risk of heart disease. Among those who have previously had a heart attack, smokers are more likely than non-smokers to have another. In addition to being responsible for 87 percent of lung cancers, smoking is also associated with cancers of the mouth, pharynx, larynx, esophagus, pancreas, uterine cervix, kidney and bladder.
Other popular forms of smoking include bidis tobacco wrapped in a temburni leaf and kreteks commonly referred to as cloves , both equally as dangerous as tobacco alone. It is a common misconception that smokers, particularly those who smoke pipes or cigars without inhaling, are excluded from physical harm or danger. In fact, anytime smoke touches living cells, it harms them. Even if cigarette, pipe or cigar smokers never inhale, they are at an increased risk for lip, mouth, tongue, throat and larynx cancers.
Because it is virtually impossible to avoid inhaling any trace of smoke, these smokers are also increasing their risk of getting lung and esophageal cancer. There are, however, some differences between cigar and cigarette smoke due to the different ways cigars and cigarettes are made.
Cigars go through a long aging and fermentation process. During the fermentation process, high concentrations of carcinogenic compounds are produced. These compounds are released when a cigar is smoked. Also, cigar wrappers are less porous than cigarette wrappers. The nonporous cigar wrapper makes the burning of cigar tobacco less complete than cigarette tobacco.
As a result, compared with cigarette smoke, the concentrations of toxins and irritants are higher in cigar smoke. In addition, the larger size of most cigars more tobacco , and longer smoking time, produce higher exposures to nonsmokers of many toxic compounds including carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, ammonia, cadmium and other substances than a cigarette.
Like cigarette smoking, the risks from cigar smoking increase with enhanced exposure. For example, compared with someone who has never smoked, smoking only one to two cigars per day doubles the risk for oral and esophageal cancers. Smoking three to four cigars daily can increase the risk of oral cancers to more than eight times the risk for a nonsmoker, while the chance of esophageal cancer is increased to four times the risk for someone who has never smoked.
Both cigar and cigarette smokers have similar levels of risk for oral, throat and esophageal cancers. Although cigar smoking occurs primarily among males between the ages of 35 and 64 who have higher educational backgrounds and incomes, recent studies suggest new trends. Most new cigar users today are teenagers and young adult males ages who smoke occasionally less than daily. According to two large statewide studies conducted among California adults in and , cigar use has increased nearly five times among women and appears to be increasing among adolescent females as well.
Furthermore, a number of studies have reported high rates of use among not only teens, but also preteens. Cigar use among older males age 65 and older , however, has continued to decline since Celebrities have recently publicized cigar smoking, and multiple nightclubs and restaurants are promoting new cigar smoking sections. Total cigar consumption declined by about 66 percent from until Cigar use has increased more than 50 percent since Many new cigar aficionados may not be aware that smoke from cigars contains the same deadly carcinogens as those from cigarettes.
Congress did not explicitly include cigars in the law requiring health warnings on cigarettes, so cigar packages bear no warning from the US Surgeon General. Overall cancer deaths among men who smoke cigars are 34 percent higher than nonsmokers. Studies also indicate that cigar smokers have times the risk of nonsmokers of dying from laryngeal, oral, or esophageal cancers. According to the U. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service, cigar consumption hit an estimated 3.
Did you know that the average age of first-time users of smokeless tobacco is 10 years old? Or that female youth are turning to smokeless tobacco as a means to lose or control weight? A detailed analysis of smokeless tobacco contents. Estimated deaths from oral cancer in are at 4, men and 2, women. American Cancer Society Please note that snuff use in the US is low compared to other smokeless products. Nicotine will cause the heart to beat faster and blood pressure to rise. American Cancer Society.
Leukoplakia can be a pre-cancerous lesion which may convert to oral cancer. About 75 percent of daily users of smokeless tobacco will get leukoplakia. National Cancer Institute Note: While not considered the primary cause of tobacco related malignancy, nicotine is responsible for the addiction of people to tobacco products, and the following long term use.
This message is especially important to communicate to young people, who may perceive smokeless tobacco as a safe form of tobacco use. Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona, MD, June testimony While OCF agrees with this statement, especially in relationship to young individuals, there may be some harm reduction benefit when traditional loose leaf chewing tobacco is compared snus style products, and certainly when compared to with smoking tobacco where combustion of the tobacco is present.
This does not mean that we endorse the use of smokeless products, as their contribution to disease processes outside the known realm of oral cancer is not completely understood. Other cancer-causing substances include formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, crotonaldeyde, hydrazine, arsenic, nickel, cadmium, benzopyrene and polonium which gives off radiation.
National Cancer Institute While some of these occur in trace amounts, published studies do not exist to prove these amounts harmless, or which address long term exposure and accumulative effect. Support those business that refuse to sell to minors. Parents, coaches and others with influence who smoke or use smokeless tobacco will set the best example for youth by quitting.
Emphasis should be on not starting tobacco use. Then support that policy, and insist that coaches and teachers adhere to such policies, even when the star athlete is involved.
A study conducted from found that Most preferred moist snuff. There are two types of smokeless tobacco — snuff and chewing tobacco. Snuff, a finely ground tobacco, is packaged as dry, moist, or in sachets tea bag-like pouches. Typically, the user places a pinch or dip between the cheek and gum. Sniffing inhaling dry snuff through the nose is more common in European countries than in the United States.
Then, plan to avoid these situations or have tobacco substitutes with you. Get rid of all your smokeless tobacco products before your quit date. It may help to cut back on the amount of chew or dip you use before that.
Your family, friends, and doctor can provide support. If possible, find a friend or family member to quit with. Studies have shown that people who quit with a partner are more successful. You also can ask your doctor to recommend a support group that can help you quit.
Talk to your doctor about whether nicotine gum or another nicotine replacement product is right for you. In general, people who benefit most from nicotine replacement include:.
In some cases, your doctor may recommend nicotine replacement theory. This can help you gradually cut back to quit. Options can include using a nicotine patch or gum. Tell your doctor about other health conditions you have. You can use an oral substitute. Examples include sugarless gum, hard candy, or sunflower seeds.
Eating beef jerky may imitate the texture of chew, but has more calories. DO NOT replace smokeless tobacco with smoking, or vice versa. You should quit using all tobacco products. Many people use smokeless tobacco when they are bored. Choose an activity that takes your mind off of using it. You can go on a walk or call a friend. It can be even harder to quit if you have or had alcohol abuse. Talk to your doctor and use resources to help you stop.
If you slip up on your plan to quit, it is okay. This is normal. Instead, you should recommit and learn from your mistake. Think about what you can do to avoid that situation next time. Once you reach your quitting goal, congratulate yourself. Celebrate by using some of the money you would have spent on smokeless tobacco to buy yourself a present or do something that you enjoy. Last Updated: November 11, This information provides a general overview and may not apply to everyone.
Talk to your family doctor to find out if this information applies to you and to get more information on this subject. You may hear conflicting reports from different sources.
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