Are the health risks of moist oral snuff (snus) underestimated?

Gunn Elisabeth Vist; Tom Kristian Grimsrud; Håkon Valen; Rune Becher; Bendik Christian Brinchmann; Ida-Kristin Ørjasæter Elvsaas; Jan Alexander

doi:10.4045/tidsskr.19.0746

Are the health risks of moist oral snuff (snus) underestimated?

Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. 2020 Jun 4;140(9). doi: 10.4045/tidsskr.19.0746. Print 2020 Jun 16.

[Article in English, Norwegian]

Authors

Gunn Elisabeth Vist, Tom Kristian Grimsrud, Håkon Valen, Rune Becher, Bendik Christian Brinchmann, Ida-Kristin Ørjasæter Elvsaas, Jan Alexander

PMID: 32549010
DOI: 10.4045/tidsskr.19.0746

No abstract available

Plain language summary

The use of moist oral snuff (snus) has increased significantly, particularly among young adults who have not previously smoked. Snus increases the risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, type-2 diabetes and birth defects.

MeSH terms

Humans
Smoking
Sweden
Tobacco, Smokeless* / adverse effects