Seduced by tobacco, killed by cancer.

The practice of placing a small amount of chewing tobacoo or snuff in the oral cavity and leaving it in place for extended periods of time appears to be finding its way in to young and middle aged adults as a socially accepectable and popular habit. Cancer development at the site of placement and other oral mucosal lensions caused by these products has been described from several population groups. As the composition and the pattern of use of the product vary, evaluation of each type of smokeless vtobacco (ST) has to be undertaken with caution. This review thus, highlights the use of ST and its significance as the causative for oral cancer.