Fact In 2017, smokeless tobacco companies reported spending $438.5 million on price discounts in order to reduce the price of smokeless tobacco to consumers. Smoking, Cost
Fact 111.9 million pounds of moist snuff were sold in 2017—more than the combined sales of all other types of smokeless tobacco. Moist snuff continued to receive the most advertising and promotional support from smokeless tobacco companies. Smoking
Fact Long-term smokeless tobacco users may be up to fifty times more likely to have cancers of the cheek and gum than non-users. Smoking, Cancer
Fact Using smokeless tobacco is also associated with gum recession, dental caries, and dental staining and abrasion. Smoking, Disease
Fact Because nicotine from smokeless tobacco is absorbed through the mouth, it takes longer to produce an effect than if it were absorbed through the lungs. But using cigarettes and smokeless tobacco really do result in the same amount of nicotine intake. Smoking, Disease
Fact An average of 4.5mg of nicotine is absorbed from 7.9g of chewing tobacco and an average of 3.6mg of nicotine is absorbed from 2.5g moist snuff. Smoking, Ingredients