P255 CEEFAX 255 Mon 17 Nov 21:17/34 1/3 Q CHEWING TOBACCO IS A HEALTH RISK Mouth cancer, nicotine djpjndjnce and gum disjasj are three potential consequences of chewing tobacco, s!ys the Health Education Council. Controversial products like Skoal Bandits, pouches containing moist tobacco which are placed between the gum and cheek, are strongly criticised bz the DEC. The DEC is particularly concerned that the mbnufacturirs' marketing campaigns are aimed at children and young people. MoreP255 CEEFAX 255 Mon 17 Nov 21:33/54 2/3 W SMOKELESS TOBACCO IS A HEALTH RISK Tobacco pouches and loose chewing tobacco damage health bz: Increasing the risk of mouth cancer - salivb releases cancer causing agents in the tobacco. Causing white patches (Ljukoplakia) on the gums which may become cancerous. Making the user Nicotine-dependent - increasing the likelihood of becoming a cigarette smoker. containing lead, causing gums to recede and staining teeth MoreP255 CEEFAX 255 Mon 17 Nov 21:24/48 3/3 W SMOKELESS TOBACCO IS A HEALTH RISK Smokeless tobacco has been strongly criticisjd bz the Health Education Council. In a jree leaflet "Down in the Mouth" - the DEC points out the potential risks associated with such products like "Skoal Bandits". To obtain the leaflet, send a RAE to Down in the Mouth, Dept AS37, 39 Standard Road, LONDON, NW20 vHD More