A 46-year-old member asked:

Smoking or chewing tobacco, which one is more harmful?

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Dr. Edward Jacobsanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 48 years experience

Both: Both are associated with increased risks of cancer.

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A 34-year-old member asked:

Is chewing tobacco worse than smoking?

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Dr. Thomas Wrightanswered

Phlebology 31 years experience

Tobacco is tobacco: There is no safe, healthful form of tobacco.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler commented

Psychiatry 27 years experience

I agree w Dr. Wright. Each form has specific increased risks - lung cancer/ oral cancer.

Aug 20, 2013

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