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  1. Oral Cavity, Oropharyngeal, Hypopharyngeal, and Laryngeal Cancers Prevention (PDQ®) - PDQ Cancer Information Summaries .... 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK65979
    ... three primary components of betel quid (betel leaf, areca nut, and lime), the areca nut is the only one considered to be ... Chewing Betel quid is composed of betel leaf, areca nut, and lime; gutka is betel quid with ...
  2. Tobacco: preventing uptake, promoting quitting and treating dependence - NCBI Bookshelf 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK588845
    ... possible increase in tobacco smoking or use of areca nut. [2012, amended 2021] 1.16.8. Advise ... or increasing, their use of smoked tobacco or areca nut-only products). [2012] 1.17. Adherence and ...
  3. INTRODUCTION - Screening for Oral Cancer - NCBI Bookshelf 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK132473
    ... chewing betel quid. 7 , 16 Betel quid contains areca nut, lime, flavorings, and tobacco wrapped in betel ...
  4. Oral Cavity, Oropharyngeal, Hypopharyngeal, and Laryngeal Cancers Prevention (PDQ®) - PDQ Cancer Information Summaries .... 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK65816
    ... oropharyngeal, hypopharyngeal, and laryngeal cancers. Betel quid contains areca nut, which is a cancer-causing substance. The ...