Betel nut chewing, oral premalignant lesions, and the oral microbiome

Betel nut chewing, oral premalignant lesions, and the oral microbiome

Oral cancers are attributed to a number of causal agents including tobacco, alcohol, human papillomavirus (HPV), and areca (betel) nut. Although betel nut chewing has been established as an independent cause of oral cancer, the mechanisms of carcinogenesis are poorly understood. An investigation was undertaken to evaluate the influence of betel nut chewing on the oral microbiome and oral premal...

Betel-quid and Areca-nut Chewing

Betel-quid and areca-nut chewing.

Areca nut and betel-quid chewing bibliography.

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Areca nut and betel quid chewing among South Asian immigrants to Western countries and its implications for oral cancer screening.

The South Asian community is the largest and one of the fastest growing minority groups in Canada, according to the 2006 census. These immigrants bring to Canada talents and skills that can promote Canada's economy and cultural diversity, but they also bring lifestyle habits that may lead to serious health issues. Chewing areca nut and betel quid (paan, with and without tobacco) is a known risk...