Theyre trapped in a brutal debt cycle in some countries. In a study released last year, researchers in Bangladesh concluded that family labor, land and environmental costs drive down any profitability for farmers, stating that tobacco cultivation is not as beneficial as popularly perceived. According to the Bangladesh-based tobacco control group PROGGA, the list of environmental concerns linked to farming include deforestation, overuse of pesticides, land degradation, and water pollution
Accept the tradeoffsyoure saving money and gaining customization options, but sacrificing convenience and consistency
Unlike other smokeless tobaccos, snus doesn't require spitting
Smoking can also increase the risk of developing macular degeneration, an eye disease that affects ones ability to see clearly and perceive fine details
Discussion prompts and strategies for addressing perceived barriers to smoking cessation in primary care