Smokeless Tobacco
Smokeless tobacco, such as snuff, chewing tobacco, or other forms that are put in the mouth or nose, has increased in popularity among older children, adolescents, and young adults.
Given the fact that it is a carcinogen with the potential for inducing significant precancerous changes within the tissues of the buccal cavity, the long-term use of which can ultimately lead to oral cancer, use of tobacco by young people must be prevented. In addition to such serious conditions as leukoplakia and cancer, it has the potential for leading to a state of nicotine dependency and conditions such as gum recession and dental caries, as well as the systemic effects of tachycardia, increased blood pressure, dizziness, and predisposition to coronary artery disease.
