Ye Jin Joo1, David Newcombe2, Vili Nosa3, Chris Bullen4. 1. Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. 2. Centre for Addiction Research, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. 3. Pacific Health Section, School of Population Health, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. 4. National Institute for Health Innovation (NIHI), School of Population Health, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
Abstract
Background: Betel nut use is a public health issue in the Asia-Pacific region that is often neglected. To control betel nut use, understanding of the adverse effects of betel nut use and evidence-based policies and strategies is necessary. Objectives: This narrative review aims to characterize the current situation on betel nut use at a global level regarding the epidemiology, pharmacology and toxicology, health effects, treatment options, policies and strategies. Methods: We found 139 existing literature published between 1970-2019 on the Web of Science database and other technical documents to collate the most relevant information on betel nut use. Data were categorized into appropriate themes. Results: The literature demonstrates that there is a lack of up to date statistics on betel nut use. There is limited research on the effect of policies and strategies to control betel nut use. Conclusion: Betel nut-chewing countries should focus on understanding which populations chew betel nut and implement appropriate policies, educational and cessation programs to help control betel nut use.
Background: Betel nut use is a public health issue in the Asia-Pacific region that is often neglected. To control betel nut use, understanding of the adverse effects of betel nut use and evidence-based policies and strategies is necessary. Objectives: This narrative review aims to characterize the current situation on betel nut use at a global level regarding the epidemiology, pharmacology and toxicology, health effects, treatment options, policies and strategies. Methods: We found 139 existing literature published between 1970-2019 on the Web of Science database and other technical documents to collate the most relevant information on betel nut use. Data were categorized into appropriate themes. Results: The literature demonstrates that there is a lack of up to date statistics on betel nut use. There is limited research on the effect of policies and strategies to control betel nut use. Conclusion: Betel nut-chewing countries should focus on understanding which populations chew betel nut and implement appropriate policies, educational and cessation programs to help control betel nut use.
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Keywords:
Betel nut; epidemiology; health effects; literature review; pharmacology; policy; strategy
Authors: Wayne Buente; Francis Dalisay; Pallav Pokhrel; Hanae Kurihara Kramer; Ian Pagano Journal: J Med Internet Res Date: 2020-07-09 Impact factor: 5.428