Sports fans attending the Little League Baseball World Series in Williamsport, Aug. 18-27, will also be part of the commonwealth's latest efforts to educate the public about the dangers of tobacco products, especially chewing tobacco.

Sports fans attending the Little League Baseball World Series in Williamsport, Aug. 18-27, will also be part of the commonwealth's latest efforts to educate the public about the dangers of tobacco products, especially chewing tobacco. "Many people are not aware of the dangers of chewing tobacco," said state Health Secretary Dr. Calvin B. Johnson. "There is a common misconception that because there is no smoke, it is safer than cigarettes. The reality is that holding an average-sized dip or chew in your mouth for 30 minutes gives you as much nicotine as smoking four cigarettes. "We are determined to educate people about this reality: there are no such things as safe tobacco products -- they all can lead to devastating and potentially fatal health outcomes." The Department of Health is also using this opportunity to launch a new Web site on Aug. 18,

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