[20] [21] [22] [23] Globally smokeless tobacco products like gutka contribute to 650,000 deaths each year with a significant proportion of them in Southeast Asia
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Deprives the body of oxygen due to increased carbon dioxide intake Increases blood pressure and heart rate, and decreases circulation Increases risk for cancers including lung, pancreatic, esophageal, bladder, and more Can lead to lung diseases that disrupt airflow and weaken lungs, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema Can change your physical appearance: wrinkles, gray skin, gum disease, and more Leads to addiction reliance on tobacco products to stay physically and mentally comfortable Mental effects of tobacco While there has been increased awareness over time of the physical effects of tobacco, the mental effects are often left out of the conversation
The exhale leaves a sweet, lingering aftertaste, with a playful candy finish
Fresh tobacco delivers bright, immediate flavors