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Populations that warrant special attention for advancing health equity, due to tobacco use and industry targeting, include: African Americans American Indians or Alaska Natives Armed services members and military veterans Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, or Pacific Islanders Hispanics and Latinos Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, (LGBTQ+) individuals People of lower socioeconomic status (SES ) People with mental health and/or substance use disorders (MH/SUD) Youth and Young Adults To learn more about how to talk about tobacco impacts from a health equity perspective, visit Framing Tobacco Disparities and Smoking and Tobacco Use, CDC

Similar concerns also apply to populations with compromised immune systems, chronic pulmonary and cardiovascular conditions, chemical sensitivities, and limited mobility

Claims of health benefits or stress relief for herbal beedis lack scientific evidence, and they should not be considered a safe alternative

The rankings have been published to coincide with a conference on drugs policy, organised by Prof Nutt's committee

Excessive gum chewing can result in overuse of the jaw

Available in various forms, like patches, gum, lozenges, inhalers, and nasal spray, NRT can help reduce cravings and make quitting more bearable