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Is leaf tobacco safer than snuff?

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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered

Psychiatry 27 years experience

No: Inhalation of tobacco is dangerous.

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Is loose leaf tobacco less dangerous than snuff tobacco?

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Dr. John Moserianswered

Addiction Medicine 46 years experience

Leaf Vs snuff tobacc: Both equally dangerous.

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