Betel Quid Health Risks of Insulin Resistance Diseases in Poor Young South Asian Native and Immigrant Populations

Betel Quid Health Risks of Insulin Resistance Diseases in Poor Young South Asian Native and Immigrant Populations

Betel quid, traditionally prepared with areca nut, betel leaf, and slaked lime, has been consumed for thousands of years, mainly in the form of chewing. Originally used for cultural, medicinal, and ceremonial purposes mainly in South Asian countries, its use has recently spread across the globe due...

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Main Authors: Suzanne M. de la Monte, Natalia Moriel, Amy Lin, Nada Abdullah Tanoukhy, Camille Homans, Gina Gallucci, Ming Tong, Ayumi Saito
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
betel quid
arecoline
diabetes
dementia
tobacco
nitrosamine
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/18/6690

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