Snus (Swedish smokeless tobacco) use and risk of stroke: Pooled Analyses of Incidence and Survival

ConclusionUse of snus was not associated with the risk of stroke. Hence, nicotine is unlikely to contribute importantly to the pathophysiology of stroke. However, case fatality was increased in snus users, compared to non‐users, but further studies are needed to determine any possible causal mechanisms.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Journal of Internal Medicine - February 1, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Jenny Hansson, Maria Rosaria Galanti, Maria‐Pia Hergens, Peeter Fredlund, Anders Ahlbom, Lars Alfredsson, Rino Bellocco, Gunnar Engström, Marie Eriksson, Johan Hallqvist, Bo Hedblad, Jan‐Håkan Jansson, Nancy L Pedersen, Ylva Trolle Lagerros, Per‐O Tags: Original Article Source Type: research