Tobacco Prevention Notes
Montana’s smokeless tobacco rates are higher than the national average for both male youth (10 percent) and male adults (12 percent). Feb. 16-22 is “Through with Chew Week” and is an entire week dedicated to educating Montanans about the health risks of smokeless tobacco and the health benefits of quitting.
There is no safe form of tobacco. Smokeless tobacco can cause cancer of the mouth,