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Forms of Smokeless Tobacco
Health Effects
Smokeless Tobacco Use
Tobacco Industry Information
References
For Further Information
The two main types of smokeless tobacco in the United States are chewing tobacco and snuff.1,2
Chewing tobacco comes in the form of loose leaf, plug, or twist.2,3,4
Form
Description
Use
Market Share*
*Percentage of U.S. market for smokeless tobacco products5
Loose leaf
Cured tobacco strips typically sweetened and packaged in foil pouches
Piece taken from pouch and placed between cheek and gums
24.1%
Plug
Cured tobacco leaves pressed together into a cake or "plug" form and wrapped in a tobacco leaf
Piece taken from pouch and placed between cheek and gums
0.7%
Twist (or roll)
Cured tobacco leaves (often flavored) twisted together to resemble rope
Piece cut off from twist and placed between cheek and gums
0.4%
Snuff is finely ground tobacco that can be dry, moist, or packaged in sachets.2,3,4
Form
Description
Use
Market Share*
*Percentage of U.S. market for smokeless tobacco products5
Moist
Cured and fermented tobacco processed into fine particles and often packaged in round cans
Pinch or “dip” is placed between cheek or lip and gums
73.2%
Dry
Fire-cured tobacco processed into a powder
Pinch of powder is taken orally or inhaled through the nostrils
1.5%
Sachets
Moist snuff packaged in ready-to-use pouches that resemble small tea bags
Sachet is placed between cheek or teeth and gums
Data unavailable
Although some forms of snuff can be used by sniffing or inhaling into the nose,2 most smokeless tobacco users place the product between their gum and cheek.3 Users suck or chew on the tobacco, and saliva can be spat out or swallowed.3,4 The tobacco industry has also developed newer smokeless tobacco products such as lozenges, tablets, tabs, strips, and sticks.4,6
Health Effects
Smokeless Tobacco and Cancer
Smokeless tobacco contains 28 cancer-causing agents (carcinogens).2,4
Smokeless tobacco is a known cause of human cancer; it increases the risk of developing cancer of the oral cavity and pancreas.4,7
Smokeless Tobacco and Oral Health
Smokeless tobacco is also strongly associated with leukoplakia—a precancerous lesion of the soft tissue in the mouth that consists of a white patch or plaque that cannot be scraped off.3
Smokeless tobacco is associated with recession of the gums, gum disease, and tooth decay.3,6
Smokeless Tobacco and Reproductive Health
Smokeless tobacco use during pregnancy increases the risks for preeclampsia (i.e., a condition that may include high blood pressure, fluid retention, and swelling), premature birth, and low birth weight.4
Smokeless tobacco use by men causes reduced sperm count and abnormal sperm cells.4
Smokeless Tobacco and Nicotine Addiction
Smokeless tobacco use can lead to nicotine addiction and dependence.2,4
Adolescents who use smokeless tobacco are more likely to become cigarette smokers.3
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Smokeless tobacco is a significant health risk and is not a safe substitute for smoking cigarettes.2
Smokeless Tobacco Use in the United States
Smokeless tobacco use in the United States is higher among—
Young white males
American Indians/Alaska Natives
People living in southern and north central states, and
People who are employed in blue collar occupations or service/laborer jobs or who are unemployed8
Adults and Smokeless Tobacco
3.3%
of
adults (aged 18 years and older)
are current smokeless tobacco users9
6.5%
of
men
0.4%
of
women
7.0%
of
American Indian/Alaska Natives
4.3%
of
whites
1.3%
of
Hispanics
0.7%
of
African Americans
0.6%
of
Asian Americans
High School Students and Smokeless Tobacco
7.9%
of
all high school students
are current smokeless tobacco users10
13.4%
of
male high school students
2.3%
of
female high school students
10.3%
of
white high school students
4.7%
of
Hispanic high school students
1.2%
of
African American high school students
Middle School Students and Smokeless Tobacco
2.6%
of
middle school students
are current smokeless tobacco users11
4.1%
of
male middle school students
1.2%
of
female middle school students
3.4%
of
Hispanic middle school students
2.8%
of
white middle school students
2.0%
of
Asian middle school students
1.7%
of
African-American middle school students
NOTE: For all data tables above, "current" user is defined as using smokeless tobacco products on 1 or more of the 30 days preceding the survey.
Tobacco Industry Information
The five largest tobacco manufacturers have spent record amounts of money on smokeless tobacco advertising and promotions:1
$354.12 million in 2006
$250.79 million in 2005
The two leading smokeless tobacco brands for users aged 12 years or older are—
Skoal® (with 25% of the market share) and
Copenhagen® (with 24% of the market share).5
References
Federal Trade Commission. Smokeless Tobacco Report for the Year 2006.(PDF–689 KB) Washington, DC: Federal Trade Commission; 2009 [accessed 2009 Aug 24].
National Cancer Institute. Smokeless Tobacco or Health: An International Perspective . Bethesda, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute; 1992 [accessed 2009 Feb 9].
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Preventing Tobacco Use Among Young People: A Report of the Surgeon General. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health, 1994 [accessed 2009 Feb 9].
World Health Organization. Smokeless Tobacco and Some Tobacco-Specific N-Nitrosamines . (PDF–3.18 MB) International Agency for Research on Cancer Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans Vol. 89. Lyon, France: World Health Organization, 2007 [accessed 2009 April 27].
Maxwell JC. The Maxwell Report: The Smokeless Tobacco Industry in 2008. Richmond, VA: John C. Maxwell, Jr., April 2009 [cited 2009 May 13].
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. Smokeless Tobacco and Kids. (PDF–144 KB) Washington: Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, 2009 [accessed 2009 Aug 24].
World Health Organization. Summaries and Evaluations: Tobacco Products, Smokeless (Group 1) . Lyon, France: World Health Organization, International Agency for Research on Cancer, 1998 [accessed 2009 Feb 9].
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Reducing the Health Consequences of Smoking: 25 Years of Progress. A Report of the Surgeon General . Bethesda, Rockville (MD): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health, 1989 [accessed 2009 Feb 9].
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Results From the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Detailed Tables . Rockville (MD): Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Office of Applied Studies, 2007 [accessed 2009 Feb 9].
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance—United States, 2007. (PDF–4.47 MB) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 2007;57(SS-4):1–136 [accessed 2009 Feb 9].
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2006 National Youth Tobacco Survey and Key Prevalence Indicators (PDF–167 KB) [accessed 2009 Apr 27].
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Forms of Smokeless Tobacco
Health Effects
Smokeless Tobacco Use
Tobacco Industry Information
References
For Further Information
The two main types of smokeless tobacco in the United States are chewing tobacco and snuff.1,2
Chewing tobacco comes in the form of loose leaf, plug, or twist.2,3,4
Form
Description
Use
Market Share*
*Percentage of U.S. market for smokeless tobacco products5
Loose leaf
Cured tobacco strips typically sweetened and packaged in foil pouches
Piece taken from pouch and placed between cheek and gums
24.1%
Plug
Cured tobacco leaves pressed together into a cake or "plug" form and wrapped in a tobacco leaf
Piece taken from pouch and placed between cheek and gums
0.7%
Twist (or roll)
Cured tobacco leaves (often flavored) twisted together to resemble rope
Piece cut off from twist and placed between cheek and gums
0.4%
Snuff is finely ground tobacco that can be dry, moist, or packaged in sachets.2,3,4
Form
Description
Use
Market Share*
*Percentage of U.S. market for smokeless tobacco products5
Moist
Cured and fermented tobacco processed into fine particles and often packaged in round cans
Pinch or “dip” is placed between cheek or lip and gums
73.2%
Dry
Fire-cured tobacco processed into a powder
Pinch of powder is taken orally or inhaled through the nostrils
1.5%
Sachets
Moist snuff packaged in ready-to-use pouches that resemble small tea bags
Sachet is placed between cheek or teeth and gums
Data unavailable
Although some forms of snuff can be used by sniffing or inhaling into the nose,2 most smokeless tobacco users place the product between their gum and cheek.3 Users suck or chew on the tobacco, and saliva can be spat out or swallowed.3,4 The tobacco industry has also developed newer smokeless tobacco products such as lozenges, tablets, tabs, strips, and sticks.4,6
Health Effects
Smokeless Tobacco and Cancer
Smokeless tobacco contains 28 cancer-causing agents (carcinogens).2,4
Smokeless tobacco is a known cause of human cancer; it increases the risk of developing cancer of the oral cavity and pancreas.4,7
Smokeless Tobacco and Oral Health
Smokeless tobacco is also strongly associated with leukoplakia—a precancerous lesion of the soft tissue in the mouth that consists of a white patch or plaque that cannot be scraped off.3
Smokeless tobacco is associated with recession of the gums, gum disease, and tooth decay.3,6
Smokeless Tobacco and Reproductive Health
Smokeless tobacco use during pregnancy increases the risks for preeclampsia (i.e., a condition that may include high blood pressure, fluid retention, and swelling), premature birth, and low birth weight.4
Smokeless tobacco use by men causes reduced sperm count and abnormal sperm cells.4
Smokeless Tobacco and Nicotine Addiction
Smokeless tobacco use can lead to nicotine addiction and dependence.2,4
Adolescents who use smokeless tobacco are more likely to become cigarette smokers.3
-->
Smokeless tobacco is a significant health risk and is not a safe substitute for smoking cigarettes.2
Smokeless Tobacco Use in the United States
Smokeless tobacco use in the United States is higher among—
Young white males
American Indians/Alaska Natives
People living in southern and north central states, and
People who are employed in blue collar occupations or service/laborer jobs or who are unemployed8
Adults and Smokeless Tobacco
3.3%
of
adults (aged 18 years and older)
are current smokeless tobacco users9
6.5%
of
men
0.4%
of
women
7.0%
of
American Indian/Alaska Natives
4.3%
of
whites
1.3%
of
Hispanics
0.7%
of
African Americans
0.6%
of
Asian Americans
High School Students and Smokeless Tobacco
7.9%
of
all high school students
are current smokeless tobacco users10
13.4%
of
male high school students
2.3%
of
female high school students
10.3%
of
white high school students
4.7%
of
Hispanic high school students
1.2%
of
African American high school students
Middle School Students and Smokeless Tobacco
2.6%
of
middle school students
are current smokeless tobacco users11
4.1%
of
male middle school students
1.2%
of
female middle school students
3.4%
of
Hispanic middle school students
2.8%
of
white middle school students
2.0%
of
Asian middle school students
1.7%
of
African-American middle school students
NOTE: For all data tables above, "current" user is defined as using smokeless tobacco products on 1 or more of the 30 days preceding the survey.
Tobacco Industry Information
The five largest tobacco manufacturers have spent record amounts of money on smokeless tobacco advertising and promotions:1
$354.12 million in 2006
$250.79 million in 2005
The two leading smokeless tobacco brands for users aged 12 years or older are—
Skoal® (with 25% of the market share) and
Copenhagen® (with 24% of the market share).5
References
Federal Trade Commission. Smokeless Tobacco Report for the Year 2006.(PDF–689 KB) Washington, DC: Federal Trade Commission; 2009 [accessed 2009 Aug 24].
National Cancer Institute. Smokeless Tobacco or Health: An International Perspective . Bethesda, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute; 1992 [accessed 2009 Feb 9].
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Preventing Tobacco Use Among Young People: A Report of the Surgeon General. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health, 1994 [accessed 2009 Feb 9].
World Health Organization. Smokeless Tobacco and Some Tobacco-Specific N-Nitrosamines . (PDF–3.18 MB) International Agency for Research on Cancer Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans Vol. 89. Lyon, France: World Health Organization, 2007 [accessed 2009 April 27].
Maxwell JC. The Maxwell Report: The Smokeless Tobacco Industry in 2008. Richmond, VA: John C. Maxwell, Jr., April 2009 [cited 2009 May 13].
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. Smokeless Tobacco and Kids. (PDF–144 KB) Washington: Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, 2009 [accessed 2009 Aug 24].
World Health Organization. Summaries and Evaluations: Tobacco Products, Smokeless (Group 1) . Lyon, France: World Health Organization, International Agency for Research on Cancer, 1998 [accessed 2009 Feb 9].
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Reducing the Health Consequences of Smoking: 25 Years of Progress. A Report of the Surgeon General . Bethesda, Rockville (MD): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health, 1989 [accessed 2009 Feb 9].
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Results From the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Detailed Tables . Rockville (MD): Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Office of Applied Studies, 2007 [accessed 2009 Feb 9].
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance—United States, 2007. (PDF–4.47 MB) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 2007;57(SS-4):1–136 [accessed 2009 Feb 9].
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2006 National Youth Tobacco Survey and Key Prevalence Indicators (PDF–167 KB) [accessed 2009 Apr 27].
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Forms of Smokeless Tobacco
Health Effects
Smokeless Tobacco Use
Tobacco Industry Information
References
For Further Information
The two main types of smokeless tobacco in the United States are chewing tobacco and snuff.1,2
Chewing tobacco comes in the form of loose leaf, plug, or twist.2,3,4
Form
Description
Use
Market Share*
*Percentage of U.S. market for smokeless tobacco products5
Loose leaf
Cured tobacco strips typically sweetened and packaged in foil pouches
Piece taken from pouch and placed between cheek and gums
24.1%
Plug
Cured tobacco leaves pressed together into a cake or "plug" form and wrapped in a tobacco leaf
Piece taken from pouch and placed between cheek and gums
0.7%
Twist (or roll)
Cured tobacco leaves (often flavored) twisted together to resemble rope
Piece cut off from twist and placed between cheek and gums
0.4%
Snuff is finely ground tobacco that can be dry, moist, or packaged in sachets.2,3,4
Form
Description
Use
Market Share*
*Percentage of U.S. market for smokeless tobacco products5
Moist
Cured and fermented tobacco processed into fine particles and often packaged in round cans
Pinch or “dip” is placed between cheek or lip and gums
73.2%
Dry
Fire-cured tobacco processed into a powder
Pinch of powder is taken orally or inhaled through the nostrils
1.5%
Sachets
Moist snuff packaged in ready-to-use pouches that resemble small tea bags
Sachet is placed between cheek or teeth and gums
Data unavailable
Although some forms of snuff can be used by sniffing or inhaling into the nose,2 most smokeless tobacco users place the product between their gum and cheek.3 Users suck or chew on the tobacco, and saliva can be spat out or swallowed.3,4 The tobacco industry has also developed newer smokeless tobacco products such as lozenges, tablets, tabs, strips, and sticks.4,6
Health Effects
Smokeless Tobacco and Cancer
Smokeless tobacco contains 28 cancer-causing agents (carcinogens).2,4
Smokeless tobacco is a known cause of human cancer; it increases the risk of developing cancer of the oral cavity and pancreas.4,7
Smokeless Tobacco and Oral Health
Smokeless tobacco is also strongly associated with leukoplakia—a precancerous lesion of the soft tissue in the mouth that consists of a white patch or plaque that cannot be scraped off.3
Smokeless tobacco is associated with recession of the gums, gum disease, and tooth decay.3,6
Smokeless Tobacco and Reproductive Health
Smokeless tobacco use during pregnancy increases the risks for preeclampsia (i.e., a condition that may include high blood pressure, fluid retention, and swelling), premature birth, and low birth weight.4
Smokeless tobacco use by men causes reduced sperm count and abnormal sperm cells.4
Smokeless Tobacco and Nicotine Addiction
Smokeless tobacco use can lead to nicotine addiction and dependence.2,4
Adolescents who use smokeless tobacco are more likely to become cigarette smokers.3
-->
Smokeless tobacco is a significant health risk and is not a safe substitute for smoking cigarettes.2
Smokeless Tobacco Use in the United States
Smokeless tobacco use in the United States is higher among—
Young white males
American Indians/Alaska Natives
People living in southern and north central states, and
People who are employed in blue collar occupations or service/laborer jobs or who are unemployed8
Adults and Smokeless Tobacco
3.3%
of
adults (aged 18 years and older)
are current smokeless tobacco users9
6.5%
of
men
0.4%
of
women
7.0%
of
American Indian/Alaska Natives
4.3%
of
whites
1.3%
of
Hispanics
0.7%
of
African Americans
0.6%
of
Asian Americans
High School Students and Smokeless Tobacco
7.9%
of
all high school students
are current smokeless tobacco users10
13.4%
of
male high school students
2.3%
of
female high school students
10.3%
of
white high school students
4.7%
of
Hispanic high school students
1.2%
of
African American high school students
Middle School Students and Smokeless Tobacco
2.6%
of
middle school students
are current smokeless tobacco users11
4.1%
of
male middle school students
1.2%
of
female middle school students
3.4%
of
Hispanic middle school students
2.8%
of
white middle school students
2.0%
of
Asian middle school students
1.7%
of
African-American middle school students
NOTE: For all data tables above, "current" user is defined as using smokeless tobacco products on 1 or more of the 30 days preceding the survey.
Tobacco Industry Information
The five largest tobacco manufacturers have spent record amounts of money on smokeless tobacco advertising and promotions:1
$354.12 million in 2006
$250.79 million in 2005
The two leading smokeless tobacco brands for users aged 12 years or older are—
Skoal® (with 25% of the market share) and
Copenhagen® (with 24% of the market share).5
References
Federal Trade Commission. Smokeless Tobacco Report for the Year 2006.(PDF–689 KB) Washington, DC: Federal Trade Commission; 2009 [accessed 2009 Aug 24].
National Cancer Institute. Smokeless Tobacco or Health: An International Perspective . Bethesda, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute; 1992 [accessed 2009 Feb 9].
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Preventing Tobacco Use Among Young People: A Report of the Surgeon General. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health, 1994 [accessed 2009 Feb 9].
World Health Organization. Smokeless Tobacco and Some Tobacco-Specific N-Nitrosamines . (PDF–3.18 MB) International Agency for Research on Cancer Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans Vol. 89. Lyon, France: World Health Organization, 2007 [accessed 2009 April 27].
Maxwell JC. The Maxwell Report: The Smokeless Tobacco Industry in 2008. Richmond, VA: John C. Maxwell, Jr., April 2009 [cited 2009 May 13].
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. Smokeless Tobacco and Kids. (PDF–144 KB) Washington: Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, 2009 [accessed 2009 Aug 24].
World Health Organization. Summaries and Evaluations: Tobacco Products, Smokeless (Group 1) . Lyon, France: World Health Organization, International Agency for Research on Cancer, 1998 [accessed 2009 Feb 9].
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Reducing the Health Consequences of Smoking: 25 Years of Progress. A Report of the Surgeon General . Bethesda, Rockville (MD): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health, 1989 [accessed 2009 Feb 9].
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Results From the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Detailed Tables . Rockville (MD): Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Office of Applied Studies, 2007 [accessed 2009 Feb 9].
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance—United States, 2007. (PDF–4.47 MB) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 2007;57(SS-4):1–136 [accessed 2009 Feb 9].
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2006 National Youth Tobacco Survey and Key Prevalence Indicators (PDF–167 KB) [accessed 2009 Apr 27].
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On this Page
Forms of Smokeless Tobacco
Health Effects
Smokeless Tobacco Use
Tobacco Industry Information
References
For Further Information
The two main types of smokeless tobacco in the United States are chewing tobacco and snuff.1,2
Chewing tobacco comes in the form of loose leaf, plug, or twist.2,3,4
Form
Description
Use
Market Share*
*Percentage of U.S. market for smokeless tobacco products5
Loose leaf
Cured tobacco strips typically sweetened and packaged in foil pouches
Piece taken from pouch and placed between cheek and gums
24.1%
Plug
Cured tobacco leaves pressed together into a cake or "plug" form and wrapped in a tobacco leaf
Piece taken from pouch and placed between cheek and gums
0.7%
Twist (or roll)
Cured tobacco leaves (often flavored) twisted together to resemble rope
Piece cut off from twist and placed between cheek and gums
0.4%
Snuff is finely ground tobacco that can be dry, moist, or packaged in sachets.2,3,4
Form
Description
Use
Market Share*
*Percentage of U.S. market for smokeless tobacco products5
Moist
Cured and fermented tobacco processed into fine particles and often packaged in round cans
Pinch or “dip” is placed between cheek or lip and gums
73.2%
Dry
Fire-cured tobacco processed into a powder
Pinch of powder is taken orally or inhaled through the nostrils
1.5%
Sachets
Moist snuff packaged in ready-to-use pouches that resemble small tea bags
Sachet is placed between cheek or teeth and gums
Data unavailable
Although some forms of snuff can be used by sniffing or inhaling into the nose,2 most smokeless tobacco users place the product between their gum and cheek.3 Users suck or chew on the tobacco, and saliva can be spat out or swallowed.3,4 The tobacco industry has also developed newer smokeless tobacco products such as lozenges, tablets, tabs, strips, and sticks.4,6
Health Effects
Smokeless Tobacco and Cancer
Smokeless tobacco contains 28 cancer-causing agents (carcinogens).2,4
Smokeless tobacco is a known cause of human cancer; it increases the risk of developing cancer of the oral cavity and pancreas.4,7
Smokeless Tobacco and Oral Health
Smokeless tobacco is also strongly associated with leukoplakia—a precancerous lesion of the soft tissue in the mouth that consists of a white patch or plaque that cannot be scraped off.3
Smokeless tobacco is associated with recession of the gums, gum disease, and tooth decay.3,6
Smokeless Tobacco and Reproductive Health
Smokeless tobacco use during pregnancy increases the risks for preeclampsia (i.e., a condition that may include high blood pressure, fluid retention, and swelling), premature birth, and low birth weight.4
Smokeless tobacco use by men causes reduced sperm count and abnormal sperm cells.4
Smokeless Tobacco and Nicotine Addiction
Smokeless tobacco use can lead to nicotine addiction and dependence.2,4
Adolescents who use smokeless tobacco are more likely to become cigarette smokers.3
-->
Smokeless tobacco is a significant health risk and is not a safe substitute for smoking cigarettes.2
Smokeless Tobacco Use in the United States
Smokeless tobacco use in the United States is higher among—
Young white males
American Indians/Alaska Natives
People living in southern and north central states, and
People who are employed in blue collar occupations or service/laborer jobs or who are unemployed8
Adults and Smokeless Tobacco
3.3%
of
adults (aged 18 years and older)
are current smokeless tobacco users9
6.5%
of
men
0.4%
of
women
7.0%
of
American Indian/Alaska Natives
4.3%
of
whites
1.3%
of
Hispanics
0.7%
of
African Americans
0.6%
of
Asian Americans
High School Students and Smokeless Tobacco
7.9%
of
all high school students
are current smokeless tobacco users10
13.4%
of
male high school students
2.3%
of
female high school students
10.3%
of
white high school students
4.7%
of
Hispanic high school students
1.2%
of
African American high school students
Middle School Students and Smokeless Tobacco
2.6%
of
middle school students
are current smokeless tobacco users11
4.1%
of
male middle school students
1.2%
of
female middle school students
3.4%
of
Hispanic middle school students
2.8%
of
white middle school students
2.0%
of
Asian middle school students
1.7%
of
African-American middle school students
NOTE: For all data tables above, "current" user is defined as using smokeless tobacco products on 1 or more of the 30 days preceding the survey.
Tobacco Industry Information
The five largest tobacco manufacturers have spent record amounts of money on smokeless tobacco advertising and promotions:1
$354.12 million in 2006
$250.79 million in 2005
The two leading smokeless tobacco brands for users aged 12 years or older are—
Skoal® (with 25% of the market share) and
Copenhagen® (with 24% of the market share).5
References
Federal Trade Commission. Smokeless Tobacco Report for the Year 2006.(PDF–689 KB) Washington, DC: Federal Trade Commission; 2009 [accessed 2009 Aug 24].
National Cancer Institute. Smokeless Tobacco or Health: An International Perspective . Bethesda, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute; 1992 [accessed 2009 Feb 9].
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Preventing Tobacco Use Among Young People: A Report of the Surgeon General. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health, 1994 [accessed 2009 Feb 9].
World Health Organization. Smokeless Tobacco and Some Tobacco-Specific N-Nitrosamines . (PDF–3.18 MB) International Agency for Research on Cancer Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans Vol. 89. Lyon, France: World Health Organization, 2007 [accessed 2009 April 27].
Maxwell JC. The Maxwell Report: The Smokeless Tobacco Industry in 2008. Richmond, VA: John C. Maxwell, Jr., April 2009 [cited 2009 May 13].
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. Smokeless Tobacco and Kids. (PDF–144 KB) Washington: Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, 2009 [accessed 2009 Aug 24].
World Health Organization. Summaries and Evaluations: Tobacco Products, Smokeless (Group 1) . Lyon, France: World Health Organization, International Agency for Research on Cancer, 1998 [accessed 2009 Feb 9].
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Reducing the Health Consequences of Smoking: 25 Years of Progress. A Report of the Surgeon General . Bethesda, Rockville (MD): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health, 1989 [accessed 2009 Feb 9].
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Results From the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Detailed Tables . Rockville (MD): Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Office of Applied Studies, 2007 [accessed 2009 Feb 9].
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance—United States, 2007. (PDF–4.47 MB) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 2007;57(SS-4):1–136 [accessed 2009 Feb 9].
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2006 National Youth Tobacco Survey and Key Prevalence Indicators (PDF–167 KB) [accessed 2009 Apr 27].
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Health Effects
Smokeless Tobacco Use
Tobacco Industry Information
References
For Further Information
The two main types of smokeless tobacco in the United States are chewing tobacco and snuff.1,2
Chewing tobacco comes in the form of loose leaf, plug, or twist.2,3,4
Form
Description
Use
Market Share*
*Percentage of U.S. market for smokeless tobacco products5
Loose leaf
Cured tobacco strips typically sweetened and packaged in foil pouches
Piece taken from pouch and placed between cheek and gums
24.1%
Plug
Cured tobacco leaves pressed together into a cake or "plug" form and wrapped in a tobacco leaf
Piece taken from pouch and placed between cheek and gums
0.7%
Twist (or roll)
Cured tobacco leaves (often flavored) twisted together to resemble rope
Piece cut off from twist and placed between cheek and gums
0.4%
Snuff is finely ground tobacco that can be dry, moist, or packaged in sachets.2,3,4
Form
Description
Use
Market Share*
*Percentage of U.S. market for smokeless tobacco products5
Moist
Cured and fermented tobacco processed into fine particles and often packaged in round cans
Pinch or “dip” is placed between cheek or lip and gums
73.2%
Dry
Fire-cured tobacco processed into a powder
Pinch of powder is taken orally or inhaled through the nostrils
1.5%
Sachets
Moist snuff packaged in ready-to-use pouches that resemble small tea bags
Sachet is placed between cheek or teeth and gums
Data unavailable
Although some forms of snuff can be used by sniffing or inhaling into the nose,2 most smokeless tobacco users place the product between their gum and cheek.3 Users suck or chew on the tobacco, and saliva can be spat out or swallowed.3,4 The tobacco industry has also developed newer smokeless tobacco products such as lozenges, tablets, tabs, strips, and sticks.4,6
Health Effects
Smokeless Tobacco and Cancer
Smokeless tobacco contains 28 cancer-causing agents (carcinogens).2,4
Smokeless tobacco is a known cause of human cancer; it increases the risk of developing cancer of the oral cavity and pancreas.4,7
Smokeless Tobacco and Oral Health
Smokeless tobacco is also strongly associated with leukoplakia—a precancerous lesion of the soft tissue in the mouth that consists of a white patch or plaque that cannot be scraped off.3
Smokeless tobacco is associated with recession of the gums, gum disease, and tooth decay.3,6
Smokeless Tobacco and Reproductive Health
Smokeless tobacco use during pregnancy increases the risks for preeclampsia (i.e., a condition that may include high blood pressure, fluid retention, and swelling), premature birth, and low birth weight.4
Smokeless tobacco use by men causes reduced sperm count and abnormal sperm cells.4
Smokeless Tobacco and Nicotine Addiction
Smokeless tobacco use can lead to nicotine addiction and dependence.2,4
Adolescents who use smokeless tobacco are more likely to become cigarette smokers.3
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Smokeless tobacco is a significant health risk and is not a safe substitute for smoking cigarettes.2
Smokeless Tobacco Use in the United States
Smokeless tobacco use in the United States is higher among—
Young white males
American Indians/Alaska Natives
People living in southern and north central states, and
People who are employed in blue collar occupations or service/laborer jobs or who are unemployed8
Adults and Smokeless Tobacco
3.3%
of
adults (aged 18 years and older)
are current smokeless tobacco users9
6.5%
of
men
0.4%
of
women
7.0%
of
American Indian/Alaska Natives
4.3%
of
whites
1.3%
of
Hispanics
0.7%
of
African Americans
0.6%
of
Asian Americans
High School Students and Smokeless Tobacco
7.9%
of
all high school students
are current smokeless tobacco users10
13.4%
of
male high school students
2.3%
of
female high school students
10.3%
of
white high school students
4.7%
of
Hispanic high school students
1.2%
of
African American high school students
Middle School Students and Smokeless Tobacco
2.6%
of
middle school students
are current smokeless tobacco users11
4.1%
of
male middle school students
1.2%
of
female middle school students
3.4%
of
Hispanic middle school students
2.8%
of
white middle school students
2.0%
of
Asian middle school students
1.7%
of
African-American middle school students
NOTE: For all data tables above, "current" user is defined as using smokeless tobacco products on 1 or more of the 30 days preceding the survey.
Tobacco Industry Information
The five largest tobacco manufacturers have spent record amounts of money on smokeless tobacco advertising and promotions:1
$354.12 million in 2006
$250.79 million in 2005
The two leading smokeless tobacco brands for users aged 12 years or older are—
Skoal® (with 25% of the market share) and
Copenhagen® (with 24% of the market share).5
References
Federal Trade Commission. Smokeless Tobacco Report for the Year 2006.(PDF–689 KB) Washington, DC: Federal Trade Commission; 2009 [accessed 2009 Aug 24].
National Cancer Institute. Smokeless Tobacco or Health: An International Perspective . Bethesda, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute; 1992 [accessed 2009 Feb 9].
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Preventing Tobacco Use Among Young People: A Report of the Surgeon General. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health, 1994 [accessed 2009 Feb 9].
World Health Organization. Smokeless Tobacco and Some Tobacco-Specific N-Nitrosamines . (PDF–3.18 MB) International Agency for Research on Cancer Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans Vol. 89. Lyon, France: World Health Organization, 2007 [accessed 2009 April 27].
Maxwell JC. The Maxwell Report: The Smokeless Tobacco Industry in 2008. Richmond, VA: John C. Maxwell, Jr., April 2009 [cited 2009 May 13].
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. Smokeless Tobacco and Kids. (PDF–144 KB) Washington: Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, 2009 [accessed 2009 Aug 24].
World Health Organization. Summaries and Evaluations: Tobacco Products, Smokeless (Group 1) . Lyon, France: World Health Organization, International Agency for Research on Cancer, 1998 [accessed 2009 Feb 9].
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Reducing the Health Consequences of Smoking: 25 Years of Progress. A Report of the Surgeon General . Bethesda, Rockville (MD): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health, 1989 [accessed 2009 Feb 9].
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Results From the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Detailed Tables . Rockville (MD): Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Office of Applied Studies, 2007 [accessed 2009 Feb 9].
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance—United States, 2007. (PDF–4.47 MB) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 2007;57(SS-4):1–136 [accessed 2009 Feb 9].
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2006 National Youth Tobacco Survey and Key Prevalence Indicators (PDF–167 KB) [accessed 2009 Apr 27].
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Betel quid is a combination of betel leaf, areca nut, and slaked lime. In many countries, tobacco is also added, and the product is known as gutka, ghutka, or gutkha. Other ingredients and flavorants are also added according to local preferences and customs (e.g., sweeteners; catechu; or spices such as cardamom, saffron, cloves, anise seeds, turmeric, and mustard).1,2
Gutka is commercially available in foil packets/sachets and tins. It is consumed by placing a pinch of the mixture in the mouth between the gum and cheek and gently sucking and chewing. The excess saliva produced by chewing may be swallowed or spit out.2
Use
Betel quid and gutka use is reported to have stimulant and relaxation effects.2 Global estimates report up to 600 million men and women use some variety of betel quid.2
Betel quid with tobacco (gutka) is widely used in the following countries within the Indian subcontinent:1,2,3
Bangladesh
India
Pakistan
Betel quid with or without tobacco is also widely used in the following countries within Asia and the Pacific region:1,2,3,4
Cambodia
China
Indonesia
Malaysia
Myanmar
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Sri Lanka
Taiwan
Thailand
Health Effects
The following conditions and cancers have been associated with using betel quid/gutka.
Precancerous conditions
Oral precancerous lesions, including erythroplakia (a reddened patch in the mouth) and leukoplakia (a white patch on the mucous membranes in the mouth that cannot be wiped off).2,5
Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF), a precancerous lesion that stiffens the soft pink tissue that lines the inside of the mouth (i.e., oral mucosa). OSF may extend into the esophageal tract. OSF is a debilitating and irreversible condition that often results in an inability to open the mouth. Treatment consists of cutting the fibrous bands in the mouth.2,5,6
Cancer
Oral cancers—predominantly carcinomas of the lip, mouth, tongue, and pharynx2,5,7
Cancer of the esophagus2
Other health effects
Reproductive health outcomes such as increased risk of having a low birth weight infant6
Nicotine addiction
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Betel quid is a combination of betel leaf, areca nut, and slaked lime. In many countries, tobacco is also added, and the product is known as gutka, ghutka, or gutkha. Other ingredients and flavorants are also added according to local preferences and customs (e.g., sweeteners; catechu; or spices such as cardamom, saffron, cloves, anise seeds, turmeric, and mustard).1,2
Gutka is commercially available in foil packets/sachets and tins. It is consumed by placing a pinch of the mixture in the mouth between the gum and cheek and gently sucking and chewing. The excess saliva produced by chewing may be swallowed or spit out.2
Use
Betel quid and gutka use is reported to have stimulant and relaxation effects.2 Global estimates report up to 600 million men and women use some variety of betel quid.2
Betel quid with tobacco (gutka) is widely used in the following countries within the Indian subcontinent:1,2,3
Bangladesh
India
Pakistan
Betel quid with or without tobacco is also widely used in the following countries within Asia and the Pacific region:1,2,3,4
Cambodia
China
Indonesia
Malaysia
Myanmar
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Sri Lanka
Taiwan
Thailand
Health Effects
The following conditions and cancers have been associated with using betel quid/gutka.
Precancerous conditions
Oral precancerous lesions, including erythroplakia (a reddened patch in the mouth) and leukoplakia (a white patch on the mucous membranes in the mouth that cannot be wiped off).2,5
Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF), a precancerous lesion that stiffens the soft pink tissue that lines the inside of the mouth (i.e., oral mucosa). OSF may extend into the esophageal tract. OSF is a debilitating and irreversible condition that often results in an inability to open the mouth. Treatment consists of cutting the fibrous bands in the mouth.2,5,6
Cancer
Oral cancers—predominantly carcinomas of the lip, mouth, tongue, and pharynx2,5,7
Cancer of the esophagus2
Other health effects
Reproductive health outcomes such as increased risk of having a low birth weight infant6
Nicotine addiction
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Betel quid is a combination of betel leaf, areca nut, and slaked lime. In many countries, tobacco is also added, and the product is known as gutka, ghutka, or gutkha. Other ingredients and flavorants are also added according to local preferences and customs (e.g., sweeteners; catechu; or spices such as cardamom, saffron, cloves, anise seeds, turmeric, and mustard).1,2
Gutka is commercially available in foil packets/sachets and tins. It is consumed by placing a pinch of the mixture in the mouth between the gum and cheek and gently sucking and chewing. The excess saliva produced by chewing may be swallowed or spit out.2
Use
Betel quid and gutka use is reported to have stimulant and relaxation effects.2 Global estimates report up to 600 million men and women use some variety of betel quid.2
Betel quid with tobacco (gutka) is widely used in the following countries within the Indian subcontinent:1,2,3
Bangladesh
India
Pakistan
Betel quid with or without tobacco is also widely used in the following countries within Asia and the Pacific region:1,2,3,4
Cambodia
China
Indonesia
Malaysia
Myanmar
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Sri Lanka
Taiwan
Thailand
Health Effects
The following conditions and cancers have been associated with using betel quid/gutka.
Precancerous conditions
Oral precancerous lesions, including erythroplakia (a reddened patch in the mouth) and leukoplakia (a white patch on the mucous membranes in the mouth that cannot be wiped off).2,5
Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF), a precancerous lesion that stiffens the soft pink tissue that lines the inside of the mouth (i.e., oral mucosa). OSF may extend into the esophageal tract. OSF is a debilitating and irreversible condition that often results in an inability to open the mouth. Treatment consists of cutting the fibrous bands in the mouth.2,5,6
Cancer
Oral cancers—predominantly carcinomas of the lip, mouth, tongue, and pharynx2,5,7
Cancer of the esophagus2
Other health effects
Reproductive health outcomes such as increased risk of having a low birth weight infant6
Nicotine addiction
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Betel quid is a combination of betel leaf, areca nut, and slaked lime. In many countries, tobacco is also added, and the product is known as gutka, ghutka, or gutkha. Other ingredients and flavorants are also added according to local preferences and customs (e.g., sweeteners; catechu; or spices such as cardamom, saffron, cloves, anise seeds, turmeric, and mustard).1,2
Gutka is commercially available in foil packets/sachets and tins. It is consumed by placing a pinch of the mixture in the mouth between the gum and cheek and gently sucking and chewing. The excess saliva produced by chewing may be swallowed or spit out.2
Use
Betel quid and gutka use is reported to have stimulant and relaxation effects.2 Global estimates report up to 600 million men and women use some variety of betel quid.2
Betel quid with tobacco (gutka) is widely used in the following countries within the Indian subcontinent:1,2,3
Bangladesh
India
Pakistan
Betel quid with or without tobacco is also widely used in the following countries within Asia and the Pacific region:1,2,3,4
Cambodia
China
Indonesia
Malaysia
Myanmar
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Sri Lanka
Taiwan
Thailand
Health Effects
The following conditions and cancers have been associated with using betel quid/gutka.
Precancerous conditions
Oral precancerous lesions, including erythroplakia (a reddened patch in the mouth) and leukoplakia (a white patch on the mucous membranes in the mouth that cannot be wiped off).2,5
Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF), a precancerous lesion that stiffens the soft pink tissue that lines the inside of the mouth (i.e., oral mucosa). OSF may extend into the esophageal tract. OSF is a debilitating and irreversible condition that often results in an inability to open the mouth. Treatment consists of cutting the fibrous bands in the mouth.2,5,6
Cancer
Oral cancers—predominantly carcinomas of the lip, mouth, tongue, and pharynx2,5,7
Cancer of the esophagus2
Other health effects
Reproductive health outcomes such as increased risk of having a low birth weight infant6
Nicotine addiction
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Betel quid is a combination of betel leaf, areca nut, and slaked lime. In many countries, tobacco is also added, and the product is known as gutka, ghutka, or gutkha. Other ingredients and flavorants are also added according to local preferences and customs (e.g., sweeteners; catechu; or spices such as cardamom, saffron, cloves, anise seeds, turmeric, and mustard).1,2
Gutka is commercially available in foil packets/sachets and tins. It is consumed by placing a pinch of the mixture in the mouth between the gum and cheek and gently sucking and chewing. The excess saliva produced by chewing may be swallowed or spit out.2
Use
Betel quid and gutka use is reported to have stimulant and relaxation effects.2 Global estimates report up to 600 million men and women use some variety of betel quid.2
Betel quid with tobacco (gutka) is widely used in the following countries within the Indian subcontinent:1,2,3
Bangladesh
India
Pakistan
Betel quid with or without tobacco is also widely used in the following countries within Asia and the Pacific region:1,2,3,4
Cambodia
China
Indonesia
Malaysia
Myanmar
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Sri Lanka
Taiwan
Thailand
Health Effects
The following conditions and cancers have been associated with using betel quid/gutka.
Precancerous conditions
Oral precancerous lesions, including erythroplakia (a reddened patch in the mouth) and leukoplakia (a white patch on the mucous membranes in the mouth that cannot be wiped off).2,5
Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF), a precancerous lesion that stiffens the soft pink tissue that lines the inside of the mouth (i.e., oral mucosa). OSF may extend into the esophageal tract. OSF is a debilitating and irreversible condition that often results in an inability to open the mouth. Treatment consists of cutting the fibrous bands in the mouth.2,5,6
Cancer
Oral cancers—predominantly carcinomas of the lip, mouth, tongue, and pharynx2,5,7
Cancer of the esophagus2
Other health effects
Reproductive health outcomes such as increased risk of having a low birth weight infant6
Nicotine addiction
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Betel quid is a combination of betel leaf, areca nut, and slaked lime. In many countries, tobacco is also added, and the product is known as gutka, ghutka, or gutkha. Other ingredients and flavorants are also added according to local preferences and customs (e.g., sweeteners; catechu; or spices such as cardamom, saffron, cloves, anise seeds, turmeric, and mustard).1,2
Gutka is commercially available in foil packets/sachets and tins. It is consumed by placing a pinch of the mixture in the mouth between the gum and cheek and gently sucking and chewing. The excess saliva produced by chewing may be swallowed or spit out.2
Use
Betel quid and gutka use is reported to have stimulant and relaxation effects.2 Global estimates report up to 600 million men and women use some variety of betel quid.2
Betel quid with tobacco (gutka) is widely used in the following countries within the Indian subcontinent:1,2,3
Bangladesh
India
Pakistan
Betel quid with or without tobacco is also widely used in the following countries within Asia and the Pacific region:1,2,3,4
Cambodia
China
Indonesia
Malaysia
Myanmar
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Sri Lanka
Taiwan
Thailand
Health Effects
The following conditions and cancers have been associated with using betel quid/gutka.
Precancerous conditions
Oral precancerous lesions, including erythroplakia (a reddened patch in the mouth) and leukoplakia (a white patch on the mucous membranes in the mouth that cannot be wiped off).2,5
Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF), a precancerous lesion that stiffens the soft pink tissue that lines the inside of the mouth (i.e., oral mucosa). OSF may extend into the esophageal tract. OSF is a debilitating and irreversible condition that often results in an inability to open the mouth. Treatment consists of cutting the fibrous bands in the mouth.2,5,6
Cancer
Oral cancers—predominantly carcinomas of the lip, mouth, tongue, and pharynx2,5,7
Cancer of the esophagus2
Other health effects
Reproductive health outcomes such as increased risk of having a low birth weight infant6
Nicotine addiction
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An estimated 40.4 million Americans (14.0%) are of Latin American or other Spanish descent,1 and Hispanic Americans are the nation's second-largest racial/ethnic group.2 The number of Hispanics is projected to increase to 66 million by 2030 and to 97 million by 2050.3 Most Hispanic Americans are of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or South/Central American ancestry.4 Although Hispanic Americans have settled across the United States, 77% reside in one of seven states: Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, and Texas.4
Health Effects
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among Hispanics.5 Deaths from lung cancer are 2.3 times as high for Hispanic men (33.4 per 100,000 persons) as they are for Hispanic women (14.3 per 100,000 ).6
For Hispanic American men, deaths rates for lung cancer are highest among Cuban-Americans, followed by Puerto Ricans and then Mexican-Americans.5
Prevalence of Tobacco Use
Nationally, an estimated 16.2% of Hispanic adults smoke cigarettes, versus 13.3% of Asian Americans, 21.9% of whites, 21.5% of African Americans, and 32.0% of American Indians/ Alaska Natives.7 An estimated 20.9% of adults in the United States currently smoke cigarettes.7
Among men, an estimated 21.1% of Hispanics are current cigarette smokers, versus 20.6% of Asian Americans, 24.0% of whites, 26.7% of African Americans, and 37.5% of American Indians/Alaska Natives.7
Among women, an estimated 11.1% of Hispanics are current smokers, versus 6.1% of Asian Americans, 20.0% of whites, 17.3% of African Americans, and 26.8% of American Indians/Alaska Natives.7
The estimate for current cigarette smoking among Hispanics in grades 9 through 12 is 22.0%, versus 12.9% for African Americans and 25.9% for whites.8 Nationally, the estimate for persons in grades 9–12 is 23.0%.8
An estimated 24.8% of Hispanic males in grades 9 through 12 are current cigarette smokers, versus 14.0% of African American males and 24.9% of white males in these grades.8 Nationally, the estimate for all males in grades 9–12 is 22.9%.8
An estimated 19.2% of Hispanic females in grades 9 through 12 are current cigarette smokers, compared with 11.9% of African American females and 27.0% of white females in these grades.8 Nationally, the estimate for all females in grades 9–12 is 23.0%.8
An estimated 9.9% of Hispanic middle school students are current cigarette smokers, versus 8.5% of white, 7.6% of African American, and 2.7% of Asian American middle school students.9 The estimate for all middle school students is 8.4%.9
Estimates among adults for current cigar smoking are 4.6% for Hispanics, 6.0% for whites, 6.9% for African Americans, 10.9% for American Indians/Alaska Natives, and 1.8% for Asian Americans.10 The overall national estimate for adults is 5.8%.10
Estimates for current use of smokeless tobacco among adults are 1.1% for Hispanics, 0.6% for Asian Americans, 1.9% for African Americans, 4.0% for whites, and 8.6% for American Indians/Alaska Natives.11 The national estimate for adults is 3.3%.11
Among students in grades 9–12, an estimated 14.9% of Hispanics, 10.3% of African Americans, and 14.6% of whites are current cigar smokers.8 Nationally, an estimated 14.0% of students in grades 9–12 are current cigar smokers.8
Among middle school students, an estimated 8.2% of Hispanics, 6.9% of African Americans, 4.4% of whites, and 1.2% of Asian Americans are current cigar smokers.9 Nationally, an estimated 5.3% of l middle school students are current cigar smokers.9
Among male students in grades 9–12, an estimated 8.6% of Hispanics, 3.0% of African Americans, and 17.6% of whites are current users of smokeless tobacco.8 Nationally, an estimated 13.6% of high school males are current users of smokeless tobacco .8
An estimated 3.8% of Hispanic middle school students are current users of smokeless tobacco, as are 3.0% of whites, 2.0% of African Americans, and 1.0% of Asian Americans in middle school.9 Nationally, an estimated 2.8% of middle school students are users of smokeless tobacco.9
Cessation of Tobacco Use
An estimated 61.5% of Hispanic adults who are current smokers want to quit, as do 70.3% of white, 70.7% of African American, and 68.8% of Asian American current adult smokers. Nationally, an estimated 69.5% of current adult smokers want to quit smoking.12
The percentage of current Hispanic smokers who quit for at least 1 day during the previous year is 41.1%, versus 41.6% of whites, 48.0% of Asian Americans, and 49.0% of African Americans. Nationally, 42.5% of all current smokers quit for at least 1 day during the previous year.12
Influence of the Tobacco Industry
The tobacco industry has contributed to primary and secondary schools, funded universities and colleges, and supported scholarship programs targeting Hispanics and Latinos. Tobacco companies have also placed advertising in community publications and sponsored Hispanic cultural events.5
Tobacco products are advertised and promoted disproportionately to Hispanics and other racial/ethnic minority communities. Examples of targeted promotions include the introduction of cigarette brands with names such as “Rio" and "Dorado," both of which were advertised and marketed to the Hispanic American community.5
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Youth and Young Adult Data
An estimated 40.4 million Americans (14.0%) are of Latin American or other Spanish descent,1 and Hispanic Americans are the nation's second-largest racial/ethnic group.2 The number of Hispanics is projected to increase to 66 million by 2030 and to 97 million by 2050.3 Most Hispanic Americans are of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or South/Central American ancestry.4 Although Hispanic Americans have settled across the United States, 77% reside in one of seven states: Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, and Texas.4
Health Effects
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among Hispanics.5 Deaths from lung cancer are 2.3 times as high for Hispanic men (33.4 per 100,000 persons) as they are for Hispanic women (14.3 per 100,000 ).6
For Hispanic American men, deaths rates for lung cancer are highest among Cuban-Americans, followed by Puerto Ricans and then Mexican-Americans.5
Prevalence of Tobacco Use
Nationally, an estimated 16.2% of Hispanic adults smoke cigarettes, versus 13.3% of Asian Americans, 21.9% of whites, 21.5% of African Americans, and 32.0% of American Indians/ Alaska Natives.7 An estimated 20.9% of adults in the United States currently smoke cigarettes.7
Among men, an estimated 21.1% of Hispanics are current cigarette smokers, versus 20.6% of Asian Americans, 24.0% of whites, 26.7% of African Americans, and 37.5% of American Indians/Alaska Natives.7
Among women, an estimated 11.1% of Hispanics are current smokers, versus 6.1% of Asian Americans, 20.0% of whites, 17.3% of African Americans, and 26.8% of American Indians/Alaska Natives.7
The estimate for current cigarette smoking among Hispanics in grades 9 through 12 is 22.0%, versus 12.9% for African Americans and 25.9% for whites.8 Nationally, the estimate for persons in grades 9–12 is 23.0%.8
An estimated 24.8% of Hispanic males in grades 9 through 12 are current cigarette smokers, versus 14.0% of African American males and 24.9% of white males in these grades.8 Nationally, the estimate for all males in grades 9–12 is 22.9%.8
An estimated 19.2% of Hispanic females in grades 9 through 12 are current cigarette smokers, compared with 11.9% of African American females and 27.0% of white females in these grades.8 Nationally, the estimate for all females in grades 9–12 is 23.0%.8
An estimated 9.9% of Hispanic middle school students are current cigarette smokers, versus 8.5% of white, 7.6% of African American, and 2.7% of Asian American middle school students.9 The estimate for all middle school students is 8.4%.9
Estimates among adults for current cigar smoking are 4.6% for Hispanics, 6.0% for whites, 6.9% for African Americans, 10.9% for American Indians/Alaska Natives, and 1.8% for Asian Americans.10 The overall national estimate for adults is 5.8%.10
Estimates for current use of smokeless tobacco among adults are 1.1% for Hispanics, 0.6% for Asian Americans, 1.9% for African Americans, 4.0% for whites, and 8.6% for American Indians/Alaska Natives.11 The national estimate for adults is 3.3%.11
Among students in grades 9–12, an estimated 14.9% of Hispanics, 10.3% of African Americans, and 14.6% of whites are current cigar smokers.8 Nationally, an estimated 14.0% of students in grades 9–12 are current cigar smokers.8
Among middle school students, an estimated 8.2% of Hispanics, 6.9% of African Americans, 4.4% of whites, and 1.2% of Asian Americans are current cigar smokers.9 Nationally, an estimated 5.3% of l middle school students are current cigar smokers.9
Among male students in grades 9–12, an estimated 8.6% of Hispanics, 3.0% of African Americans, and 17.6% of whites are current users of smokeless tobacco.8 Nationally, an estimated 13.6% of high school males are current users of smokeless tobacco .8
An estimated 3.8% of Hispanic middle school students are current users of smokeless tobacco, as are 3.0% of whites, 2.0% of African Americans, and 1.0% of Asian Americans in middle school.9 Nationally, an estimated 2.8% of middle school students are users of smokeless tobacco.9
Cessation of Tobacco Use
An estimated 61.5% of Hispanic adults who are current smokers want to quit, as do 70.3% of white, 70.7% of African American, and 68.8% of Asian American current adult smokers. Nationally, an estimated 69.5% of current adult smokers want to quit smoking.12
The percentage of current Hispanic smokers who quit for at least 1 day during the previous year is 41.1%, versus 41.6% of whites, 48.0% of Asian Americans, and 49.0% of African Americans. Nationally, 42.5% of all current smokers quit for at least 1 day during the previous year.12
Influence of the Tobacco Industry
The tobacco industry has contributed to primary and secondary schools, funded universities and colleges, and supported scholarship programs targeting Hispanics and Latinos. Tobacco companies have also placed advertising in community publications and sponsored Hispanic cultural events.5
Tobacco products are advertised and promoted disproportionately to Hispanics and other racial/ethnic minority communities. Examples of targeted promotions include the introduction of cigarette brands with names such as “Rio" and "Dorado," both of which were advertised and marketed to the Hispanic American community.5
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