A study published in the May 10, 2007, issue of the scientific journal The Lancet found that use of snus a pouched tobacco product that has been used primarily in Sweden increased risk of pancreatic cancer
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While herbal cigarettes are often marketed as a safer alternative, its important to note that no form of smoking is completely risk-free
[3] HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) Departmental Report: Integrating and Growing Stronger, Spring 2007, 39, [4] Chaloupka, Hu, Warner, Jacobs, and Yurekli, "The Taxation of Tobacco Products," 237
This is evident in our finding that nearly 50% of Tobacco Nation residents are covered by comprehensive smoke-free laws, despite only two states having statewide comprehensive smoke-free laws