Friday, October 14, 2011

Hazards of Chewing Tobacco Illustrated


Fort Frances High School students got a first-hand look at the hazards of using chewing tobacco.

Gruen Von Behren, who developed oral cancer at 17, spoke to students yesterday.

Thirty-four surgeries has caused his lower face to become disfigured and his speech slurred.

Von Behren is now a national spokesperson for Oral Health America’s National Spit Tobacco Education Program.