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Hormones Estrogen boosts the liver enzymes that metabolize nicotine, so women on hormonal birth control may process it slightly faster than men

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Tobacco mouth cancer symptoms Tobacco mouth cancer symptoms that should prompt immediate evaluation: White or red patches in mouth(leukoplakia or erythroplakia) Non-healing sores or ulcers lasting more than 2 weeks Lumps or thickening in cheeks, lips, or tongue Difficulty chewing, swallowing, or moving tongue Numbness in mouth or tongue Persistent pain in mouth or ear Loose teeth without dental disease Change in voice or speech Chewing tobacco cancer signs often appear where the tobacco product is habitually held - the lower lip, inside cheeks, or floor of mouth

The increased prevalence in SPT around 2008 was due to a methodological change to the survey in May 2008, expanding coverage beyond landline telephone to a combination of both landline and mobile phone numbers