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Chewing tobacco contains: Tobacco leaf (the main source of nicotine) Carcinogenic compounds known as nitrosamines Tars, sugars, and chemical flavoring agents Added preservatives to maintain moisture and shelf life The tobacco leaf itself is what introduces most of the long-term risks, like oral cancers, gum disease, and digestive damage from accidental swallowing

Vulnerable urban populations, including homeless and those residing in low-income settings, are exposed to a potent mix of biological insults due to factors like poor ventilation in shelters, household crowding, and limited access to healthcare, all of which facilitate disease transmission

Regulatory frameworks should promote quality standards, child resistant packaging, responsible marketing practices and transparent labeling

Ask to United Nations Agencies to work together to address SDG Targets 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 (improve food security and nutrition), SDG Target 3a (implementation of WHO FCTC), SDG Target 13 (combat climate change) and SDG Target 17 (strengthen partnership for sustainable development)