Tobacco Smoking vs. Chewing: Which Carries a Higher Cancer Risk?
Both smoking and chewing tobacco increase cancer risk, but the cancer types differ:
Smoking
- Lung cancer: Leading cause; smoke exposes lungs directly to carcinogens.
Chewing Tobacco
- Oral cancers: Mouth, tongue, cheeks, gums; chemicals cause cellular damage.
Risk increases with duration/intensity of use. Both deliver addictive nicotine. Chewing tobacco also raises cardiovascular risks. Best prevention: avoid all tobacco.
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