The risk of this serious bone disease is high due to tobacco consumption, even a slight stumbling can cause fracture
The habit of chewing tobacco is considered dangerous for many diseases related to teeth, gums and mouth as well as diabetes and heart diseases. But do you know that the habit of chewing tobacco can also be very harmful for bones? Recently a team of experts has alerted people about the risks associated with it. Health experts have found that tobacco chewers may be at risk of osteoporosis, a serious bone disease. In osteoporosis the bone density decreases and they become very weak. In severe cases of this disease, there may be a risk of bone fractures due to sneezing and coughing and even slight stumbling. Shah Waliullah, Professor, Department of Orthopedics at King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, says, with the passage of time, the problem of osteoporosis is increasing in people. If you use tobacco, your risk may be even higher. Due to prolonged use of tobacco, the density of bones starts decreasing and they start weakening. The habit of chewing tobacco, even at a you...