• Machinist@lemmy.world
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      1 month ago

      If it’s true, it’s likely socioeconomic. Relatively expensive start up cost, bag or tin of pipe tobacco usually costs more than a pack of cigarettes. Tends to select for wealthier users with better healthcare.

      It’s not inhaled so the cancer risk is lower than cigarettes. But, yeah, it’s not healthy.

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