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What is Tobacco?
Tobacco is a plant whose large leaves are dried, ground, and then either smoked or chewed.
What are the Risks of Smoking Cigarettes?
Smoking cigarettes diminishes the sense of smell and taste. Smokers may get frequent colds, smoker's cough, gastric ulcers, chronic bronchitis, and increase in heart rate and blood pressure, premature and more abundant face wrinkles, Emphysema, heart disease, stroke, and cancer of the mouth, larynx, pharynx, esophagus, lungs, pancreas, cervix uterus, and bladder.
What are the Risks of Chewing Tobacco?
Chewing tobacco has many of the same risks as smoking cigarettes. There is less damage to the lungs, but more damage to the teeth, gums, lips, and entire mouth, Spit tobacco is also highly addictive.