Smokeless tobacco products are almost the same health risks as smoking

Increase various smokeless tobacco products such as snuff and chewing gum, the risk of cancer to a lesser extent than smoking, the scientists said. Scientists conducted a study that these products are being used all over the world, and investigated the possible association with cancer. A team of scientists led by Dr. Paolo Boffeta explained that tobacco products (PPP) containing more than 80 cancer-causing agents, among them - nitrosamines and heavy metals. The study was published in the current issue of The Lancet Oncology. Scientists have found that when people use, PPP, cancer of the oral cavity up to 80%, esophageal cancer, and pancreatic cancer - by 60%. Experts believe that in general the results show a strong link between cancer and BTP. The authors do not recommend these products as an alternative to smoking. Few studies conducted in the U.S., and discuss the relative benefits of switching smoking BTP. Same time, the incidence of cancer pathology, the lowest among non-smokers.