And drinking and smoking together can make mouth cancer 30 times more likely [MCF] a diet high in fruit and vegetables may protect against head and neck cancer insufficient fruit and vegetables intake is linked to an estimated 56% of mouth cancer cases, and an estimated 45% of laryngeal cancer cases in the UK [CRUK] Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) HPV is transmitted through oral sex and causes genital warts
But tobacco POS solutions also include industry-specific features like: Age verification tools and integrations Legally compliant inventory records and reports Accurate tax rates Consolidated inventory tracking (e.g., a single entry for a brand of cigarettes as a pack or carton, or multiple manufacturer UPCs for the same cigar) Scan data support Custom UPCs and label printing (e.g., printing labels for single cigars or other unlabeled products) Most importantly, smoke shops, cigar lounges, and other tobacco retailers are considered high-risk and not all POS systems support them
*Based on approximately three-second lighter activations
That brings positives and negatives to the party
Cigarettes, on the other hand, are convenient, quick, and deeply ingrained in daily routines for many smokers