When comparing snus users to patch users, levels of cancer- causing compounds were significantly lower in patch users, indicating that medicinal nicotine is safer than snus, Hecht said
Common additives include humectants (to retain moisture), sugars (which caramelize and add sweetness), and ammonia compounds (which increase nicotine absorption)
Preventing high risk behaviors, that include cigarette, cigar or pipe smoking, use of smokeless tobacco, and excessive use of alcohol are critical in preventing oral cancers
"What we have not seen is a reduction in the use of smokeless tobacco and so thats where were focusing a lot of our prevention efforts now, is educating airmen on the hazards of smokeless tobacco." According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, smokeless tobacco is just as harmful as smoking and can lead to cancer