Essays about: "Manzur Kader"

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1. 1. Association between betel nut consumption and folate deficiency among pregnant women in Matlab, Bangladesh

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kvinnors och barns hälsa

   Author : Manzur Kader; [2011]
   Keywords : Betel nut; folate deficiency; pregnant women;

   Abstract : Background:  Betel nut (BN) or Areca nut (AN) chewing habits on its own or with other ingredients including chewing tobacco are highly prevalent in many South East Asian countries as well as among the migrants from these countries residing around the world. The major alcaloid arecoline in betel nut has been found to carcinogenic and to be associated with a range of health risks, including negative effects on pregnancy outcomes. READ MORE