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• Published Subscription Review Article 27 Sep 2025

  Betel Quid without Tobacco: A Threat to Oral Health and Well-being in India

  By Nicky Kumar Jaiswal, Mushahid ul Rehman, Tahir Ahmed

  Abstract: Betel quid without tobacco, a popular cultural product across India and other South and Southeast Asian nations, is often consumed for its refreshing stimulant effects during social and religious gatherings. Despite its deep cultural significance, the health hazards of betel quid – especially its strong association with oral cancers – are often overlooked. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has identified betel quid as a human carcinogen, and …

  Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 6–16 Read article →