Prioritizing a global research and policy agenda for Betel Quid (BQ) and Areca Nut (AN)

Background and challenges to implementation BQ/AN use is prevalent among approximately 600 million people globally and, is a risk factor for oral and esophageal cancers. It has also shown effects on the cardiovascular, nervous, GI and metabolic, respiratory, and reproductive systems. Research is ne...

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Main Authors: Mark Parascandola, Hedieh Mehrtash, Amara Ndumele, Kalina Duncan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Publishing 2018-03-01
Series:Tobacco Induced Diseases
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Online Access:http://www.journalssystem.com/tid/Prioritizing-a-global-research-and-policy-agenda-for-Betel-Quid-BQ-and-Areca-Nut,84612,0,2.html