Tobacco use
Tobacco use
Tobacco use (/təˈbækoʊ juːz/) refers to the consumption of tobacco products, primarily for recreational purposes. The practice is believed to have begun as early as 5000–3000 BC among the indigenous peoples of the Americas.
Etymology
The term "tobacco" originates from the Spanish and Portuguese word "tabaco". The precise origin of this word is disputed, but it is generally thought to have derived from Taino, the Arawakan language of the Caribbean and South America.
Forms of Tobacco Use
Tobacco use takes many forms, including but not limited to:
- Smoking: This is the most common method of tobacco use, which involves burning the tobacco and inhaling the resulting smoke. Products used for smoking include cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, and hookah tobacco.
- Chewing tobacco: This form of tobacco is placed between the cheek and gum or teeth. The nicotine is then absorbed through the tissues in the mouth.
- Snuff: This is powdered tobacco, usually flavored, that is inhaled into the nostrils.
- Vaping: This involves inhaling vaporized nicotine from an electronic device, often referred to as an e-cigarette.
Health Effects
Tobacco use is associated with numerous health risks, including lung cancer, heart disease, stroke, and emphysema. It is also linked to other forms of cancer, such as oral cancer and esophageal cancer.
Related Terms
- Nicotine: The addictive substance found in tobacco.
- Secondhand smoke: The smoke that is exhaled by a person who is smoking, or that comes from the end of a lit cigarette, cigar, or pipe.
- Addiction: A chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use despite adverse consequences.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tobacco use
- Wikipedia's article - Tobacco use
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