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What is toombak? It is a type of Sudanese smokeless tobacco made from fermented tobacco leaves mixed with sodium bicarbonate and water. Unsurprisingly, toombak has been linked with a risk of oral cancer. Not only that, but it's highly addictive due to its easy absorption into the bloodstream.
In today's lead article, Nancy Burkhart, RDH, breaks down the negative side effects and risks associated with toombak and oral cancer.