Health Hazards of Consuming Gutka Presentation by Sustainable

Health Hazards of Consuming Gutka Presentation by: Sustainable Development Research Centre (SDRC) Team Members Mr. Masood Ahmed Ms. Batool Karimi Ms. Nosheen Munir Ms. Saima Khan

What is Gutka? q Gutka is a powdery, granular light brownish to white substance. q Within moments, the gutka begins to dissolve and turn deep red in color. q It is sold in small aluminum foil sachets. q The only known use of this product is that it is put in the mouth and then chewed and sucked.

What is Gutka made up of ? Ingredients of Gutka Betel Nuts Limestone Katha Tobacco Chaliya Crushed glass Lime used for flavoring

Documentary on adverse conditions of making of Gutka, kindly click below to see the link on youtube http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v= Rn 3 D 8 E 6 Hd. QA

The harmful ingredients used in making Gutka, kindly click below to see the link on youtube http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=HShgen 5 GMPg

Side Effects Of Consuming Gutka

Diseases Caused By Gutka Mouth Cancer Stomach Tongue Heart Cancer diseases Eyesight Blood cancer Problem Pressure Psychological problem

Cancer Mouth Cancer Tongue Cancer Throat cancer

Mouth Cancer

A 24 Year old boy (Gutka Consumer) died due to throat cancer in India, kindly click below to see the link on youtube http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Sk. M 0 d. K gdt. QM

Effects Excessive gutka use can eventually lead to loss of appetite, promote unusual sleep patterns, loss of concentration along with other tobacco related problems. A gutka user can easily be identified by prominently stained teeth ranging from dirty yellowish-orange to reddish-black. Blurred vision Stomach Cancer There are chances of heart attacks Also causes the stiffness of the muscles

Monthly Spending of Gutka E. g: Monthly Income: Rs/=12000 Cost of gutka per Packet: 10 Consumption Total of gutka per day: 10*10=100 packet money spent on gutka: 3000

Conclusion

Overall documentary regarding Gutka Consumption, kindly click below to see the link on youtube http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=G 3 dbev. Uqoz. A

Steps taken by the Government Pakistani government placed a ban selling and consuming of gutka. CDGK Deputy District Officers Revenue with special magisterial powers have started conducting raids on manufacturing and sales outlets. During the raids, these magistrates have fined the sellers of the banned products and have arrested several involved in the menace. Steps taken by SZABIST has also banned the use of having gutka.

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