The same chemicals and cancer-causing agents found in cigarettes, including nicotine, are also in spit tobacco. In addition, spit tobacco contains silica, which rubs against the soft tissue in the mouth and is responsible for the breakdown of the teeth and gums. Using spit tobacco also increases the rist of oral cancer which as the lowest survival rate of all cancers. Many times, oral cancer requires the removal of the lips, tongue or even the chin. Painless red or white patches lining the lips tongue or mouth are often the warning signs.
Early diagnosis is necessary to avoid health problems.
If left untreated, allergies, especially in children, can evolve into serious health problmes such as learning disorders or asthma. Nearly 80 percent of Americans will have back pain at some point in their lives and in many cases, measures could have been taken to avoid it. Simple steps such as weight loss, sleeping on a firm mattress and sitting and standing up straight can improve back pain. Lifting objects incorrectly also factors into back problems. When lifting, the back should be straight and kenes bent to transfer wight strain to the legs.