12 causes of cancer : Betel nut-
Betel nut chewing is a very common cause of oral cancer in the South-East Asian countries, where it is locally produced and highly consumed.
An interesting fact about betel nut chewing is that, it's more of a cultivated habit, than being chewed because it is addictive.
In the rural areas, a mixture of betel nut, tobacco leaf and lime is widely used, which is highly carcinogenic.
This mixture is usually held in the cheek area inside the mouth. This stays in constant contact with the lining or buccal mucosa and is responsible for cancer.
People start consuming the mixture even in childhood, as early as 10 years of age.
This is one of the major causes of oral cancer in India.
To know HOW cancer is caused, see the main article 12 causes of Cancer
Also read
5 reasons why you should study Oncology.
Cancer and surgery.
What is Radiation oncology?
What is Cancer-related fatigue?
What is psycho-oncology?
12 causes of cancer.
Cancer in 21st century.
Betel nut chewing is a very common cause of oral cancer in the South-East Asian countries, where it is locally produced and highly consumed.
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| betel nut |
In the rural areas, a mixture of betel nut, tobacco leaf and lime is widely used, which is highly carcinogenic.
This mixture is usually held in the cheek area inside the mouth. This stays in constant contact with the lining or buccal mucosa and is responsible for cancer.
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| mixture of betel nut, lime and tobacco |
This is one of the major causes of oral cancer in India.
To know HOW cancer is caused, see the main article 12 causes of Cancer
Also read
5 reasons why you should study Oncology.
Cancer and surgery.
What is Radiation oncology?
What is Cancer-related fatigue?
What is psycho-oncology?
12 causes of cancer.
Cancer in 21st century.
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