Understanding the impact of smokeless tobacco a guide for awareness скачать в хорошем качестве

Understanding the impact of smokeless tobacco a guide for awareness

Nicotine from smokeless tobacco is absorbed through the mouth tissues. The amount of nicotine absorbed depends on the type of smokeless tobacco used. Types of smokeless tobacco Chewing tobacco: Nicotine is absorbed through the mouth tissues when chewing loose leaves, plugs, or twists of dried tobacco. Snuff: Nicotine is absorbed through the mouth tissues when using snuff. How much nicotine is absorbed? Chewing tobacco absorbs an average of 4.5 mg of nicotine per dose. Snuff absorbs an average of 3.6 mg of nicotine per dose. Health effects Smokeless tobacco can cause addiction, cancer, heart disease, dental disease, and pregnancy risk. It can also cause gum disease, tooth decay, tooth loss, and leukoplakia, which are white or gray patches in the mouth that can lead to cancer. Smokeless tobacco can also cause pneumonia and cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, and pancreas. How long does nicotine stay in the body? Nicotine generally leaves the blood within 1 to 3 days after stopping tobacco use. Cotinine generally leaves the body within 1 to 10 days after stopping tobacco use. #smokeless #tobaccotalk