The serious health risks of snuff While the risk of lung cancer is lower compared with cigarettes, snuff has plenty of other health risks, including higher risk of cancers of the mouth (such as the tongue, gums, and cheek), esophagus, and pancreas higher risk of heart disease and stroke harm to the developing teenage brain dental problems, such as discoloration of teeth, gum disease, tooth damage, bone loss around the teeth, tooth loosening or loss higher risk of premature birth and stillbirth among pregnant users
But, with growing awareness of its health risks, including gum disease, tooth loss, and increased cancer risk, many are exploring safer alternatives
For example, about 1 in 4 high school students in California and North Carolina and 1 in 5 high school students in Connecticut reported vaping cannabis
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