Cerebrovascular diseases (stroke) and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders
Their results show that men who smoke one cigarette per day have a 46 percent increased risk of heart disease and a 25 percent higher risk of stroke when compared to a nonsmoker
In pregnant animals (as we dont have much human data in pregnancy), breathing benzene has been shown to delay bone formation, damage bone marrow, and lead to low birth weights in offspring
Furthermore, 60% of tobacco smokers were aware of SCCs, and about 85% supported raising tobacco taxes and had strict rules against smoking inside their homes
While this is the appropriate move for our future, we understand the impact this decision has on our Nashville colleagues, their families and the community, and we are committed to supporting our employees through this transition. The Nashville facility primarily handles finishing and packaging for brands including Copenhagen, Skoal, Red Seal and Husky