Question 1

is it harmful to chew tobacco around a child?

Accepted Answer

Depends on view: I see no direct effect of chew tobacco to children  nearby. However, there is a behavioral effect later in life. If someone prized to a childs life demonstrates joy in a toxic habit, they are much more likely to take up the habit when they get older.

Question 2

how is chewing tobacco harmful to a developing fetus?

Accepted Answer

In many ways: Chewing tobacco is harmful in so many ways i can't even begin. First of all it is carcinogenic and absorption of the chemicals into your bloodstream can harm the fetus directly in terms of growth. The nicotine is also extremely harmful to you in the pregnancy and your fetus. If you are pregnant and chew tobacco you are risking your health and your babies.

Question 3

smoking or chewing tobacco, which one is more harmful?

Accepted Answer

Both: Both are associated with increased risks of cancer.

Question 4

using e-cigarettes to get over chewing tobacco habit--are there any known health risks for e-cigs? is nicotine in itself  harmful to the brai

Accepted Answer

Not good: E-cigs are not regulated, and some have been found to contain carcinogens and toxins (such as formaldehyde) when tested. Many are produced overseas and are an unknown risk to your health. That being said cigarettes are not good either. I would advise seeing a doctor to try a medication like chantix. The body contains nicotine receptors, and should not be harmful to the brain.

Question 5

why do people chew tobacco?

Accepted Answer

Tobacco = cancer: Tobacco is a potent carcinogen. Any form of tobacco exposure increases your risk for cancer. There is no good reason to use tobacco on your body for any reason. People have been known to use tobacco to kill insects in the garden. Not a good thing to put in your mouth! yet people use it too calm their nerves, or because they are addicted to tobacco.

Question 6

can i chew tobacco once and awhile?

Accepted Answer

Better not to: Use of this product increases your risk of cancer. Better to avoid it.

Question 7

what is the likelihood of something bad happening from chew tobacco?

Accepted Answer

Quitting is best: If you use tobacco in any form you run the risk of developing all kinds of medical problems including cancer, heart disease, bad skin, etc.  The number one thing you can do for your health is to quit.  Your doctor can help you quit with medical therapy, quitting advice, or nicotine replacement (patch/gum).

Question 8

i am taking roduvas tablet. can i chew tobacco if i am taking this drug.

Accepted Answer

No: opinion is that is not healthy to chew tobacco.

Question 9

what are the effects of chewing tobacco?

Accepted Answer

Nothing good: While chewing tobacco doesn't increase lung cancer rates as much as does smoking tobacco, it does lead to gingivitis, cavities & increase risk of oral & other cancers. There's simply no good reason to chew or dip tobacco. Check out http://health.Usnews.Com/health-news/family-health/articles/2008/07/02/smokeless-tobacco-products-do-raise-cancer-risk.

Question 10

what are the benefits of chewing tobacco?

Accepted Answer

Deadly: The benefits include not having to live as long.

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