Chewing tobacco

By: Alternix

History and Types of Chewing Tobacco

Chewing tobacco is one of the oldest methods of consuming tobacco.
Indigenous peoples of the Americas chewed tobacco leaves before the arrival of Europeans.
The Southern United States became known for tobacco production, with major companies arising in North Carolina and Virginia.
Chewing tobacco was widely used before and after the American Civil War.
Chewing tobacco is still used today, particularly in the American South.
Chewing tobacco is sold in various forms, including loose-leaf, plug, and twist.
Loose-leaf chewing tobacco is the most common type, often sweetened and flavored.
Plug chewing tobacco is pressed into a square mass and bitten off or cut for chewing.
Twist chewing tobacco consists of twisted leaves and is not widely available.
Each type of chewing tobacco has its own characteristics and regional popularity.

Chewing tobacco increases the risk of leukoplakia, a precursor to oral cancer.
Chewing tobacco is strongly associated with the development of mouth and throat cancer.
Some health scientists have suggested using smokeless tobacco in smoking cessation programs, but evidence does not support this claim.
Chewing tobacco poses serious health risks and should be avoided.
The use of chewing tobacco has been linked to various oral health problems.

Chewing tobacco was commonly used by baseball players and coaches in the early days of the sport.
Smokeless tobacco use became prevalent among players in the early 1900s.
The popularity of chewing tobacco in baseball declined as cigarettes became more popular.
Former baseball player Joe Garagiola warned about the dangers of chewing tobacco and its link to oral cancer.
Bill Tuttle, a former Major League player, dedicated his last years to educating players about the risks of chewing tobacco.

Chewing tobacco was once widely accepted and used by both men and women in the American South.
The use of chewing tobacco has declined over the years, but it is still prevalent in some regions and age groups.
The spittoon, a device used to collect saliva and juices from chewing tobacco, was a common feature in the past.
Spittoons are now considered relics of the Old West and are rarely seen outside of museums.
Chewing tobacco has had a significant impact on public health, particularly in relation to oral cancer.

Debate over whether players should be banned from using tobacco products during games.
Major League Baseball Players Association disagrees, claiming it is a legal substance.
Harvard School of Public Health professor Gregory Connolly states that use of smokeless tobacco by players has a powerful role-model effect on youth.
Particularly influential among young males in sport, some of whom remain addicted in future careers as professional athletes.
One-quarter of Minor League players do not support allowing the use of chewing tobacco during games.
Widespread use of chewing tobacco by baseball players has led to an increase in youth and teen use.
Teen use of smokeless tobacco has increased, particularly among white and Hispanic males.
In 1970, five times as many 65-and-older males used smokeless tobacco as 18- to 24-year-olds did.
Moist snuff use increased for males ages 18-24, while 65+ male users decreased.
A 2009 survey by The U.S. Centers for Disease Control revealed that 8.9% of U.S. high-school students had used smokeless tobacco.
The Major League Baseball collective bargaining agreement includes a ban on smokeless tobacco for new players.
MLB has taken steps to discourage the use of smokeless tobacco.
Tony Gwynn's death from cancer related to his smokeless tobacco use raised awareness.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control supports efforts to ban smokeless tobacco in sports.
There are ongoing efforts to ban the use of chewing tobacco in professional baseball.

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Wikipedia	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chewing_tobacco
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