Baseball season is finally here! And the American tradition is taking on a new initiative. Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association are negotiating a new contract that would make baseball tobacco-free. Smokeless tobacco has been a big part of baseball. Many players are seen chewing tobacco at the ballpark and in televised games. This acts as a negative influence among our youth. Many young athletes become enamored by their favorite players and imitate their every move. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, smokeless tobacco use among high school boys has increased 36% since 2003. Currently, 15% of high school boys use smokeless tobacco. Smokeless tobacco has been found to cause oral cancer, pancreatic cancer, cardiovascular disease, gum disease, tooth decay and mouth lesions. You can help "knock tobacco out of the park" by clicking HERE
