January 21, 2020. We strongly oppose the approval of the modified risk application for Copenhagen Snuff Fine Cut with the claim “IF YOU SMOKE, CONSIDER THIS: Switching completely to this product from cigarettes reduces risk of lung cancer.” This claim may encourage non-smokers to begin using tobacco. Using smokeless tobacco increases the risk of serious health issues.
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Third-Hand Smoke
Third-hand smoke is the residue from cigarette smoke that stays on just about every surface exposed to that smoke. The smoke residue clings to hair and fabrics, including clothing, carpets, drapes, and furniture upholstery, and it can cause serious health problems.
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While often assumed to be safer than smoking cigarettes, smoking pipe tobacco is still very harmful and can cause cancer and other health problems.
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Don’t be fooled. E-cigarettes and vapes are very addictive, contain cancer-causing chemicals, may cause stroke and may cause DNA damage. They are not safe.
Read More »Quitting Smoking: Women and Men May Do it Differently
Quitting smoking is hard to do, and new studies suggest that what works for men may not always work for women, and vice versa.
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