Abstract Cigarette smoking, a leading cause of preventable morbidity and mortality worldwide, has increasingly been recognized as a significant and independent risk factor for the development and progression of various liver diseases
It causes gum decay , tooth decay and tooth loss Increased risk of heart disease Increased risk of stroke Increased risk of pre term delivery and still birth in pregnancy Taking into consideration the long list of side effects, people should be determined not to indulge in this bad habit and those already chewing tobacco should quit it
Users are at risk of gum disease, tooth decay, and oral infections due to chemicals and sugars in these products
My work focused on the Japanese immigrant experience in the US, particularly during World War II and the internment camps
This research was completed with the Florida Center for Prevention Research, and focuses on educating people about the prevalence and impacts of kratom use