A short review on Gutkha chewing: A Public Health Issue in Gujarat

Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 9

Abstract

Though the adverse effects of gutkha results in compromised oral as well as general health of the individual, it is still being chewed in all states of India, including Gujarat. There is need to increase the awareness in the public regarding the various adverse effects of gutkha. Keywords: Areca nut, Gutkha, Gutkha chewing

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Lavleen Gaur, Vijaya Raju, Fareedi Mukram Ali, Abhishek Parikh

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Lavleen Gaur, Vijaya Raju, Fareedi Mukram Ali, Abhishek Parikh (2016). A short review on Gutkha chewing: A Public Health Issue in Gujarat. Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences, 4(9), 3372-3373. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-371831