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Does The Extent Of Damage Done By Gutkha Depends On The Quality?
I heard there are different qualities of gutka. For example Goa and Sagar gutkas are sold Rs. 1 per packet whereas Manikchand gutka is sold Rs. 9
per pack. Does that mean manikchand is better than the cheap ones or
that manikchand has less harmfull efffect ?
ONCOLOGIST
per pack. Does that mean manikchand is better than the cheap ones or
that manikchand has less harmfull efffect ?
ONCOLOGIST
Mon, 15 Dec 2014
dear,
guthka varieties may vary with the quality of tabacco, its adjuvant mixeses and in favours.
certain guthka come with cannabis mix, etc.
Ftom the perspective of harm to health is concerned, the only thing mattesrs is the absolute quantity of substance, that's it.
All variety are equally carcinogenic and long term use will produce cancer.
hope to have clarified your doubt. thank you.
stay healthy
guthka varieties may vary with the quality of tabacco, its adjuvant mixeses and in favours.
certain guthka come with cannabis mix, etc.
Ftom the perspective of harm to health is concerned, the only thing mattesrs is the absolute quantity of substance, that's it.
All variety are equally carcinogenic and long term use will produce cancer.
hope to have clarified your doubt. thank you.
stay healthy
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