Genotoxic and Carcinogenic Effect of Gutkha: A Fast-growing Smokeless Tobacco

Smokeless tobacco (paan and gutkha) consumption, prevalence, and contribution to oral cancer

Smokeless tobacco consumption, which is widespread throughout the world, leads to oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF), which is a long-lasting and devastating condition of the oral cavity with the potential for malignancy. In this review, we mainly focus on the consumption of smokeless tobacco, such as paan and gutkha, and the role of these substances in the induction of OSMF and ultimately oral can...

SMOKELESS TOBACCO SMOKELESS TOBACCO 1. Description of Smokeless Tobacco Practices

Report of gutkha (smokeless tobacco) use in children aged 10-12 years.

To cite: Mallikarjuna R, Gangwal RR, Shanthraj SL, et al. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2012008319 DESCRIPTION Tobacco is a risk factor for six of the eight leading causes of deaths in the world and kills up to one-half of its users. Tobacco use can result in a number of oral diseases. Oral cancer, periodontitis 4 compromised wound healing, a red...

Toxicity of Gutkha, a Smokeless Tobacco Product Gone Global: Is There More to the Toxicity than Nicotine?

The popularity of smokeless tobacco (ST) is growing rapidly and its prevalence of use is rising globally. Consumption of Gutkha, an addictive form of ST, is particularly common amongst South Asian communities throughout the World. This includes within the US, following large-scale immigration into the country. However, there exists a lack of knowledge concerning these alternative tobacco produc...

Bidis and smokeless tobacco

Bidis and smokeless tobacco are the cheapest, least taxed and most commonly used tobacco products in India. They are highly addictive and high in carcinogens. They cause a broad spectrum of diseases; yet awareness about their ill-effects is low. Smokeless tobacco products containing arecanut, e.g. gutka and mawa, are especially addictive and carcinogenic. The high incidences of oral and lung ca...

The carcinogenic profiles, trends, and cencer risks of regional smokeless tobacco products

Smokeless tobacco products have existed for centuries and vary significantly across geographical regions. The constituents found in each smokeless tobacco product depends on many factors, including social customs, manufacturing regulations, and the availability of local raw ingredients. Unfortunately, tobacco products have been linked to cancer over the past several decades, particularly of the...