IntroductionThe use of snuff has become widespread in recent years, especially among male adolescents and young adults. Snuff was first introduced to Europe in the 17th century and was inhaled through the nostrils in dry form, but today most snuff is moist and taken orally (Asplund, 2002). Snuff use, as a problem, has been a major concern for many researchers. Some studies have been conducted in this sector to discover the factors that can contribute to this phenomenon and to identify its impact on the health of the organism. Snuff users are at risk for many diseases such as heart disease, blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease (Asplund, K, 2001; & Wickholm, Galanti, Soder, & Gilljam, 2003). On the other hand, many researchers have studied the difference between the effects of snuff and cigarettes on the health of the body. This literature review aims to shed light on the effects of snuff consumption on the health of the body. It is divided into two sections, the first of which deals with the effects of snuff consumption, and the second deals with the difference between the effects of cigarettes and snuff on the health of the body (Wickholm, Galanti, Soder, & Gilljam , 2003 ).Statistics have shown that the problem of snuff use is increasingly serious, and more and more people are starting to use snuff every day around the world. Snuff is defined as a material that occurs in dry form and is inhaled through the nostrils (Asplund, 2002). There are two types of snuff, wet and dry (Magnuson, Eriksson, & Hardell, 1998). The first type is wet or damp. It is used by placing a pinch between the cheek or lower lip and the gum. It stays there as the nicotine is slowly released and absorbed through the m...... middle of paper connection...... eventually becomes addicted. Asplund, K (2001) mentioned that nicotine addiction causes physical withdrawal symptoms in the user's body when he tries to quit. Day after day, the body of snuff users develops a tolerance to nicotine, which causes users to consume more nicotine to achieve the same effect as at the beginning of use (Asplund, K. 2001). Furthermore, snuff contains the drug nicotine which is addictive and increases heart rate and blood pressure (Asplund, 2002). Furthermore, Rolandsson, Hellqvist, Lindqvist, and Hugoson (2005) mentioned that the difference between snuff and cigarettes is the nicotine content. Snuff contains approximately 3.5 milligrams of nicotine while a cigarette contains approximately 4.5 milligrams of nicotine. Furthermore, the nicotine contained in cigarettes is easily absorbed through the lining of the mouth (Asplund, K. 2001).