Who uses smokeless tobacco and how is it sold?
In 2000, smokeless tobacco use was most common among young adults ages 18 to 25. Although it’s illegal to sell smokeless tobacco to anyone under the age of 18 in the United States, that doesn’t stop kids from using it. The 2002 National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that 2% of all people who admitted using tobacco products during the past month were kids ages 12 to 17 using smokeless tobacco. Boys and young men were much more likely to report current use of smokeless tobacco than were girls and young women. Peer pressure is a major reason why boys and young men start using smokeless tobacco. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that smokeless tobacco use is a significant part of the overall world tobacco problem, with the greatest use in South Asia. More people around the world tend to use smokeless tobacco orally, rather than inhaling it into the nostrils. How to Quit You can quit using smokeless tobacco gradually or abruptly. But don’t get discouraged if you don’t succee
