Betel nut chewing can lead to various health issues. It has been classified as a known human carcinogen by the IARC and is linked to cancers of the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, and stomach. Chewing betel nut regularly increases the risk of these cancers. It is estimated that over 390,000 new cases of oral cancer occur globally each year, with 228,000 of these cases occurring in South and Southeast Asia. Betel nut chewing also negatively impacts the environment as remnants are often spit out on the ground, increasing pollution levels and risk of illness. It sends a negative message to younger generations who are increasingly using tobacco and betel nut products at early ages.

1. betel nut
Presentation
Muhammad Hassan
Class :9b
Karachi, Pakistan

2. TRADITION

3. It is pungent, bitter, spicy, sweet, salty, and
astringent. It was said to expel wind, kill worms,
remove phlegm, subdue bad odors, beautify the
mouth, induce purification, and kindle passion.
World Health Organization Research Center
pointed out by adding tobacco can cause Oral
Cancer, Pharyngeal Cancer and Esophageal
Cancer, rather than join tobacco, betel nut can
lead to oral cancer.
According to reports, the global annual
390,000 cases of oral cancer, of which
228,000 cases come from South and
Southeast Asia.

4. Do you want to be
like these people?:

5. Diseases caused by
Betel nuts
1) Cancer(Mouth, Lungs,
Stomach)
2) Diabetes
3) Asthma
4) Sugar
5) High Blood Pressure

6. The International Agency for Research on
Cancer (IARC) regards the chewing of betel and areca
nut to be a known human carcinogen. The media has
reported that regular chewers of betel leaf and areca
nut have a higher risk of damaging their gums and
acquiring cancer of the mouth, pharynx, esophagus
and stomach.
In October, 2009, 30 scientists from 10 countries met at the
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a World
Health Organization sponsored group, to reassess the
carcinogenicity of various agents including areca nut, and
mechanisms of carcinogenesis. They concluded there is
sufficient evidence that areca nut, with or without tobacco, can
cause cancer.

7. Effects On
Environment
The impact of Beetle Nuts on Environment is very
dangerous. When people eat guthka or chaliya,
they split it on the floor & it could cause pollution
and eventually it will cause serious illness.
Through all these chewable, we will give a
negative message to the next generation, as we
can all see that boys under 16 or 14 age are
smoking and eating these things. It can also have
a great impact on environment.