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Chewing tobacco killed 250,000 people in one year, study shows

Chewing tobacco killed 250,000 people in one year, study shows
The Telegraph Wednesday 30 September 2026, 22:30 UTC By Anne Gulland 1 min read
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Often viewed as safer than smoking, the products are a major cause of stroke, as well as head and neck cancer

Often viewed as safer than smoking, the products are a major cause of stroke, as well as head and neck cancer
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