title: Observations on betel-nut use, habituation, addiction and carcinogenesis in Papua New Guineans.
abstract: The method of use of betel nut in Papua New Guinea is described and the pharmacology and effects of betel nut reviewed. Both the social importance of betel-nut chewing in Papua New Guinea and its deleterious effect on health are emphasized. There is a need for more active and culturally appropriate health education programs to help prevent the negative effects of betel-nut chewing.
authors.forename: N T
authors.initials: NT
authors.lastname: Talonu
mesh_terms: D001114:Areca; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D006801:Humans; D008409:Mastication; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology; D010219:Papua New Guinea; D010946:Plants, Medicinal; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000208:ethnology / Q000209:etiology