About 90% of lung cancer deaths among women who continue
to smoke are
tobacco related.
Smokeless tobacco contains 28
cancer-causing agents (carcinogens).
Sharing a hookah mouthpiece?
Yuck!
Sharing mouthpieces without washing them can
increase the risk of spreading colds, flu,
and infection — even oral herpes.
Nicotine can affect the way
your body digests sugar,
leading to insulin resistance
and an increased risk
of Type 2 Diabetes.
What’s in the Tin?
If you think smokeless tobacco is a safe
alternative to smoking, think again.
Find out what hidden dangers are
found in the tin. ??
CancerClick the words to discover the threats
Just give me the factsCavitiesClick the words to discover the threats
Smokeless tobacco use can cause
cancer, oral health problems, and
nicotine addiction.
Gum DiseaseClick the words to discover the threats
Smokeless tobacco is associated with
recession of the gums, gum disease,
and tooth decay.
Heart DiseaseClick the words to discover the threats
Long term use of tobacco has been
linked to heart disease.
Loose TeethClick the words to discover the threats
Smokeless tobacco is associated with
recession of the gums, gum disease,
and tooth decay.
Mouth LesionsClick the words to discover the threats
Smokeless tobacco is also strongly
associated with leukoplakia —
a precancerous lesion of the soft tissue
in the mouth.
Tobacco use is the
leading preventable
cause of disease,
disability, and death
in the USA.
