Snus
Snus
Snus (/snuːs/; from Swedish snus) is a moist powder tobacco product originating from a variant of dry snuff in early 18th-century Sweden. It is placed in the upper lip for extended periods, as in sublabial administration. Snus is not fermented and contains no added sugar. Although used similarly to American dipping tobacco, snus does not typically result in the need for spitting and, unlike naswar, snus is steam-pasteurized.
Etymology
The word Snus is derived from the Swedish word "snus", which refers to a type of powdered tobacco product. The term was first used in the early 18th century in Sweden.
Pronunciation
In English, Snus is pronounced as /snuːs/.
Related Terms
- Tobacco: A product prepared from the leaves of the tobacco plant by curing them.
- Sublabial administration: A method of administering a drug by placing it under the lip.
- Dipping tobacco: A type of finely ground or shredded, moistened smokeless tobacco product.
- Naswar: A traditional form of dipping tobacco associated with Pathans and Afghanis in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Health Effects
Like other tobacco products, snus is potentially harmful to health. Although some studies suggest that snus is less harmful than smoking, it can still lead to various health problems such as oral cancer, cardiovascular disease, and nicotine addiction.
Legal Status
The sale of snus is illegal in the European Union (except for Sweden) but is legal in the United States, Canada, and other countries.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Snus
- Wikipedia's article - Snus
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