On This Page Addiction to Smokeless Tobacco Smokeless Tobacco and Cancer Smokeless Tobacco and Oral Disease Reproductive and Developmental Risks Other Risks References Smokeless tobacco is associated with many health problems. Using smokeless tobacco: Can lead to nicotine addiction1,2 Causes cancer of the mouth, esophagus (the passage that connects the throat to the stomach), and […]
https://moreliaclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/FINAL-MORELIA-LOGO1.png00adminhttps://moreliaclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/FINAL-MORELIA-LOGO1.pngadmin2022-05-09 18:25:182022-05-09 18:25:19Smokeless Tobacco: Health Effects
Eat the RAINBOW! Move More Slow Down on Sugar Reduce Screen Time Sleep Well About 1 in 5 American children has obesity. Compared to children with healthy weight, children with overweight or obesity are at a higher risk for asthma, sleep apnea, bone and joint problems, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. Children with obesity […]
https://moreliaclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/FINAL-MORELIA-LOGO1.png00adminhttps://moreliaclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/FINAL-MORELIA-LOGO1.pngadmin2022-05-02 21:05:342022-05-02 21:05:36Preventing Childhood Obesity: 5 Things You Can Do at Home
On This Page Addiction to Smokeless Tobacco Smokeless Tobacco and Cancer Smokeless Tobacco and Oral Disease Reproductive and Developmental Risks Other Risks References Smokeless tobacco is associated with many health problems. Using smokeless tobacco: Can lead to nicotine addiction1,2 Causes cancer of the mouth, esophagus (the passage that connects the throat to the stomach), and […]
https://moreliaclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/FINAL-MORELIA-LOGO1.png00adminhttps://moreliaclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/FINAL-MORELIA-LOGO1.pngadmin2022-05-09 18:25:182022-05-09 18:25:19Smokeless Tobacco: Health Effects
Eat the RAINBOW! Move More Slow Down on Sugar Reduce Screen Time Sleep Well About 1 in 5 American children has obesity. Compared to children with healthy weight, children with overweight or obesity are at a higher risk for asthma, sleep apnea, bone and joint problems, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. Children with obesity […]
https://moreliaclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/FINAL-MORELIA-LOGO1.png00adminhttps://moreliaclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/FINAL-MORELIA-LOGO1.pngadmin2022-05-02 21:05:342022-05-02 21:05:36Preventing Childhood Obesity: 5 Things You Can Do at Home
Smokeless tobacco is associated with many health problems. Using smokeless tobacco:
Can lead to nicotine addiction1,2
Causes cancer of the mouth, esophagus (the passage that connects the throat to the stomach), and pancreas (a gland that helps with digestion and maintaining proper blood sugar levels)1,2
Is associated with diseases of the mouth1,3
Can increase risks for early delivery and stillbirth when used during pregnancy2
Can cause nicotine poisoning in children4
May increase the risk for death from heart disease and stroke1,3
Using smokeless products can cause serious health problems. Protect your health; don’t start. If you do use them, quit.
Addiction to Smokeless Tobacco
Smokeless tobacco contains nicotine, which is highly addictive.1,2
Because young people who use smokeless tobacco can become addicted to nicotine, they may be more likely to also become cigarette smokers.5
Smokeless Tobacco and Cancer
Many smokeless tobacco products contain cancer-causing chemicals.1,6
The most harmful chemicals are tobacco-specific nitrosamines, which form during the growing, curing, fermenting, and aging of tobacco. The amount of these chemicals varies by product.1
The higher the levels of these chemicals, the greater the risk for cancer.2
Other chemicals found in tobacco can also cause cancer. These include:6
A radioactive element (polonium-210) found in tobacco fertilizer
Chemicals formed when tobacco is cured with heat (polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons—also known as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons)
Smokeless tobacco causes cancer of the mouth, esophagus, and pancreas.1
Smokeless Tobacco and Oral Disease
Smokeless tobacco can cause white or gray patches inside the mouth (leukoplakia) that can lead to cancer.1
Smokeless tobacco can cause gum disease, tooth decay, and tooth loss.1,3
Reproductive and Developmental Risks
Using smokeless tobacco during pregnancy can increase the risk for early delivery and stillbirth.2
Nicotine in smokeless tobacco products that are used during pregnancy can affect how a baby’s brain develops before birth.2,7
Other Risks
Using smokeless tobacco increases the risk for death from heart disease and stroke.1,3
Smokeless tobacco can cause nicotine poisoning in children.4
Additional research is needed to examine long-term effects of newer smokeless tobacco products, such as dissolvables and U.S. snus.
Other facts about Smoking
Smoking leads to disease and disability and harms nearly every organ of the body.
Cigarette smoking remains the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the United States.
The tobacco industry spends billions of dollars each year on marketing cigarettes.
Smoking costs the United States hundreds of billions of dollars each year.
States do not spend much of the money they get from tobacco taxes and lawsuits to prevent smoking and help smokers quit. CDC recommends that states spend 12% of those funds on tobacco control.
In 2020, 12.5% of U.S. adults (an estimated 30.8 million people) currently smoked cigarettes: 14.1% of men, 11% of women.
Each day, about 1,600 youth try their first cigarette.
Many adult cigarette smokers want to quit smoking.
https://moreliaclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/FINAL-MORELIA-LOGO1.png00adminhttps://moreliaclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/FINAL-MORELIA-LOGO1.pngadmin2022-05-09 18:25:182022-05-09 18:25:19Smokeless Tobacco: Health Effects
About 1 in 5 American children has obesity. Compared to children with healthy weight, children with overweight or obesity are at a higher risk for asthma, sleep apnea, bone and joint problems, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. Children with obesity are also more likely to experience bullying, social isolation, depression, and lower self-esteem. While there is no simple solution, there are many ways parents and caregivers can help children reach a healthy weight.
Eat the Rainbow
Having a healthy diet can help children get the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development, and help them reach a healthy weight. A healthy diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and low-fat or fat-free dairy.
Unfortunately, very few people get enough fruits and vegetables. In 2017, just 2% of high school students ate enough vegetables, and 7% ate enough fruit. Help your kids eat the rainbow: make half of their plate fruits and vegetables for optimal health.
Move More
Compared to those who are inactive, physically active youth have stronger muscles and better cardiovascular fitness. They also typically have lower body fat and stronger bones. Regular physical activity in childhood also reduces the risk of depression. Children need at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day – try these tips to help your kids move more.
Slow Down on Sugar
Most of us eat and drink too many added sugars, which can lead to health problems such as weight gain and obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. Children under age 2 should have no added sugar in their diet at all, and children over age 2 should keep sugars to less than 10% of their daily calories.
A good way to slow down on sugar is by avoiding sugary drinks like soda, juice drinks, and flavored milk. Help your kids rethink their drink by offering water, plain low-fat milk, or 100% juice instead.
Reduce Screen Time
Adults and children spend over 7 hours a day being sedentary – and that doesn’t include time spent sleeping! Many of these sedentary hours are spent sitting or laying down with a phone, tablet, or computer; watching TV; or playing video games (also known as screen time).
Too much screen time has health consequences: it’s associated with poor sleep, weight gain, lower grades in school, and poor mental health in youth. When you reduce screen time, you free up time for family activities. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends creating a family media plan, and has examples such as keeping meal times tech-free, charging devices at night outside the bedroom, turning screens off an hour before bed, and many more.
Sleep Well
Good sleep is critical to prevent type 2 diabetes, obesity, injuries, poor mental health, and problems with attention and behavior. Did you know that children 6-12 years old need 9-12 hours of uninterrupted sleep a night and youth 13-18 need 8-10 hours? Too little sleep is associated with obesity partly because inadequate sleep can make us eat more and be less physically active. Help your children sleep better by making sure they’re active during the day, removing screens from their bedrooms, and setting a consistent sleep schedule, even on weekends.
Kids imitate the adults in their lives. Be a role model for them by adopting these healthy habits, and they will too! Finally, remember that obesity is a complex disease with many contributing factors. Learn more about what states and communities can do to make healthy and active living accessible for everyone.
Obesity
https://moreliaclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/FINAL-MORELIA-LOGO1.png00adminhttps://moreliaclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/FINAL-MORELIA-LOGO1.pngadmin2022-05-02 21:05:342022-05-02 21:05:36Preventing Childhood Obesity: 5 Things You Can Do at Home
