It stings and sources in the gums, when the small bag of snuff is put up behind the upper lip.

But with the enjoyment from the tobacco also comes a higher risk for a variety of diseases.

Among other things, cancer of the esophagus, pancreas, stomach and in the rectum.

It shows the studio 'Helserisiko by the use of snuff 2019' from the Norwegian Folkehelbredsinstitut, who has studied the use of Swedish snus.

Although it is illegal to sell snus in Denmark, are the bags with the powdered tobacco sold under the counter in a variety of kiosks.

To turn is it legal to sell tyggetobak, processed tobacco, and which you can chew on - it is also called pseudosnus.

If you would like to have the right item, is it legal to import snus from Sweden and Norway for private use, which, according to the Danish authorities, corresponds to 500 grams of pure snuff.

But if you go up in health, it is best to keep your fingers from the small bags. Besides the increased risk of cancer, there are a variety of other hazards.

A high consumption of snus also increases the risk of diabetes and atherosclerosis as well as hypertension.

in Addition, according to the study is best if pregnant completely dropping the addictive snuff.

'It is likely that use of Swedish snus increases the risk of premature birth,' says the study.

it is Also possible that the use of snus increases the risk of dødsfødsler, and that the child is born with or develops a variety of diseases.