Potential Health Risks of Snus: A Popular Tobacco Alternative

Industry Insight by 2FIRSTS.ai
Jan.08.2024
Potential Health Risks of Snus: A Popular Tobacco Alternative
Snus, a popular tobacco alternative, is facing health concerns as experts warn of potential risks.

According to a recent report by LadBible, an alternative product called Snus (a tobacco-filled pouch) is gaining popularity, but experts are warning of potential health risks associated with this product. For those unfamiliar with this term, Snus is essentially a tobacco product that resembles small tea bags.

 

Snus, originating from Northern Europe, has been widely popular there and has actually become the most common type of tobacco product in Norway. It is also gaining increasing popularity among young people. However, in all European Union countries, as well as Australia and New Zealand, Snus is even illegal.

 

This small tobacco pouch is placed under a person's lip for approximately thirty minutes, often likened to a disposable tea bag. However, due to its nicotine content, Snus can be addictive.

 

Toxicology management consultant Libby Clarke has informed the media that the absorption of nicotine through oral products is slower compared to smoking cigarettes or e-cigarettes, suggesting that their potential for addiction may be lower.

 

However, a London dentist has warned on social media that using Snus by placing it on the gums may cause harm to the mouth, leading to gum disease and gingivitis, and possibly even pre-cancerous conditions. Currently, there is not a lot of data on the safety of Snus, but in theory, this product should be better than cigarettes, although it still poses health risks.

 

Pharmacist Ian Budd added that due to the presence of nicotine, Snus is considered an addictive substance, which is what initially leads to smoking addiction. Certain studies have indicated a potential correlation between Snus usage and higher rates of pancreatic cancer, heart failure, and diabetes, although research on this matter is still ongoing.

 

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