Betel quid (BQ) and areca nut use are at risk of cancer. This review includes the latest
evidence of carcinogenesis caused by BQ exposure, suggests possible prevention …

Betel quid (BQ)-chewing is a popular oral habit with potential links to the occurrence of oral
cancer. Many of the literature-based studies reveal that areca nut (AN) extract may …

Areca nut chewing is one of the major risk factors for oral cancer, with large-magnitude risks
reported in studies comparing betel quid chewers and never users, and it has been …

Objectives This cohort study is to assess the extent of cancer risks of betel quid chewing
(without tobacco added) beyond oral cancer, as such information was limited from case …

Background: Areca nut (AN), the principal ingredient of betel quid (BQ) has been
categorized as a human carcinogen associated with various cancers of upper aerodigestive …

Betel nut (BN), betel quid (BQ) and products derived from them are widely used as a socially
endorsed masticatory product. The addictive nature of BN/BQ has resulted in its widespread …

The major predisposing factors of developing oral cancer include smoking, alcohol drinking,
and betel quid chewing. Betel quid chewing could cause the abrasion and damage of oral …

Betel quid without tobacco is an important factor influencing the incidences of oral cancer
and precancer. This study systematically evaluated the associations between betel quid …

Background Betel nut (Areca nut) is the fruit of the Areca catechu tree. Approximately 700
million individuals regularly chew betel nut (or betel quid) worldwide and it is a known risk …

Global reports estimate 600 million betel quid (BQ) chewers. BQ chewing has been
demonstrated not only to be a risk factor for cancers of the oral cavity and pharynx and oral …