Snus and Health: A Review of the Literature on the Impact of Swedish Smokeless Tobacco on the Human Body
Introduction: Snus is a tobacco-containing product particularly popular in Scandinavian countries. It comes in the form of a pouch filled with tobacco, which is typically placed under the upper lip, allowing nicotine to be absorbed through the mucous membrane. Due to the absence of combust...
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| Language: | English |
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Kazimierz Wielki University
2025-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Education, Health and Sport |
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| Online Access: | https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/57417 |
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| Summary: | Introduction: Snus is a tobacco-containing product particularly popular in Scandinavian
countries. It comes in the form of a pouch filled with tobacco, which is typically placed under
the upper lip, allowing nicotine to be absorbed through the mucous membrane. Due to the
absence of combustion during snus use—and consequently the lack of substances produced
by this process—many manufacturers claim that snus is a healthier alternative to cigarettes.
The aim of this article is to review scientific studies examining the effects of snus on the
human body and to objectively summarize its impact on human health.
Materials and Methods: This study was conducted by collecting scientific articles from the
PubMed database and other online scientific databases. The articles were identified using
keywords such as "snus," "smokeless tobacco," and "snus health impact."
Results: Snus cannot be considered a healthier alternative to tobacco use. While it does not
cause many of the diseases associated with smoking and the toxic compounds produced
during combustion, it is still addictive and contributes to other health issues caused by the
substances it contains and the way it is consumed. This product requires more detailed
scientific research.
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| ISSN: | 2391-8306 |