Thursday, April 30, 2020

How to quit the deadly addiction of Tobacco, which leads a person to death

World Tobacco Prohibition Day is observed on 31 May, come read a special article on this. The habit of tobacco is seen in many people around us. This is a very dangerous and fatal addiction. This can lead to a fatal disease like heart attack


Come read some facts about chewing tobacco:

Smokeless, sniffing or chewing tobacco contains nicotine as well as many known carcinogens (cancer-causing substances).

Chewing tobacco consumes more nicotine than cigarette smoking.

Chewing tobacco intake is a major factor in oral cancer.

Other health risks of chewing tobacco include gum disease, tooth decay and loss of teeth and other cancer, and potential problems with heart disease.

Products designed to help those who quit smoking can also be used to help chew tobacco.



What is chewing tobacco?


Chewing tobacco is sometimes referred to as chewing tobacco or spitting tobacco. It is available in two forms, sniffed and chews tobacco. Both types of chewing tobacco are placed inside the cheek or between the cheek and gum. Smelling and chewing tobacco are usually available in tins or pouches.

Chewing tobacco contains at least 28 cancer-causing chemicals, medically known as carcinogens. The main carcinogens in chewing tobacco are tobacco-specific nitrosamine (TSNAs). Some other cancer-causing agents found in chewing tobacco are formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, arsenic, benzopyrene, nickel, and cadmium. Both asthma and TB disease can be caused by tobacco.

Like all tobacco products, nicotine is also found in sniffing and chewing tobacco. However, nicotine is absorbed more slowly from chewing tobacco than cigarettes, 3 to 4 times more nicotine is absorbed from chewing tobacco than cigarettes, and nicotine from chewing tobacco is higher in the bloodstream and Lasts for a period of time. Nicotine is the substance responsible for tobacco addiction.


Are health hazards from chewing tobacco?


There are several significant health risks associated with chewing tobacco use.

Those eating snuff and chewing tobacco are at increased risk of certain types of cancer, most of which are oral cancers including other cancers such as:

  • cheek,
  • Gums,
  • Lips,
  • Tongue, and
  • Floor and roof of the mouth.
  • Poor mouth skin

Other hazards in addition include:

Pancreatic cancer,
Esophageal cancer, and
stomach cancer.
Other health risks of chewing tobacco
People who use chewing tobacco have an increased risk of:

  • Gum diseases
  • Leukoplakia 
  • Tooth friction
  • Teeth staining
  • Tooth decay
  • Tooth fall


What treatments are available to people who use chewing tobacco to help them quit?

Chewing tobacco is an addiction that can be overcome. Along with cigarette smoking, various support systems, programs, and even prescription drugs are available to help people quit using chewing tobacco. Among the available products, the following methods can be used:

  • Nicotine gum
  • Nicotine patches (Habitrol, Nicoderm CQ, Nicotrol) and
  • Sweet pills.
  • Prescriptions such as bupropion SR (Zybon and Wellbutrin SR) and varenyline tartrate (Chantix)

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