It calls for more research and for more education for doctors, parents and kids so people can be more aware of when young people are using them and what the health consequences may be
NHS Stop Smoking services provide tailored support for quitting all forms of tobacco, including smokeless tobacco products like betel quid
Smokeless tobacco is known to cause cancer and other health conditions, including: Bad breath and stained teeth Bone loss around the teeth Cheek, gum, mouth and tongue cancer Early delivery and stillbirth if used while pregnant Esophageal cancer Gum disease Heart attack Nicotine poisoning Pancreatic cancer Tooth decay and tooth loss Smokeless tobacco can also poison children and pets, in some cases leading to death
Quitting smoking, even later in life, can help limit bone loss linked with smoking
As such, the genetic makeup of certain individuals makes them likelier than others to become addicted to smoking