3 Star Health - First Edition - July 30, 2008

A look at the dangers of chewing tobacco.

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Story Created: Jul 30, 2008 at 5:25 AM CDT

Story Updated: Jul 30, 2008 at 7:35 AM CDT

(July 30, 2008)

For better or worse it's associated with America's past time baseball, I'm talking about chew. It's that form of tobacco that acts almost like a gum, but with the downside that it can be a major health risk.

Risks Associated with Chewing

-Cancer
-Leukoplakia
-Heart Disease
-Gum and Tooth Disease

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