Smokeless tobacco is not a safe alternative to non-smoking

Smokeless tobacco products have a high risk of abuse and return to smoking and should not be used as an alternative to cigarettes, cigars or pipes, says U.S. Heart Association in a policy statement. Smokeless tobacco is not as safe as many people think they are associated with an increased risk for certain cancers, fatal stroke and fatal heart attacks ...

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Wait a minute, Big tobacco Suing someone? A country?

Philip Morris has filed suit against Uruguay, the country seems to magnify the health warnings on packaging up to 80%, and requires tobacco giant to adjust packaging to plain or solid colors. Uruguay is one of the economically most developed countries in South America, with a high GDP per capita and the 50 highest quality of life in the world ...

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Smokeless tobacco is not a safe option, not help smokers quit

Smokeless tobacco products should not be used as an alternative to cigarettes or for smoking cessation pga. the risk of drug addiction and return to smoking, according to an American Heart Association policy statement ...

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