Transcript Health Hazards of Consuming Gutka

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
 Gutka
is a powdery, granular light brownish to
white substance.
 Within
moments, the gutka begins to dissolve and
turn deep red in color.
 It
is sold in small aluminum foil sachets.
 The
only known use of this product is that it is put
in the mouth and then chewed and sucked.
Ingredients of Gutka
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Betel Nuts
Limestone
Katha
Tobacco
Chaliya
Crushed glass
Lime used for flavoring
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HShgen
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Mouth Cancer
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Stomach cancer
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Tongue Cancer
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Heart diseases
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Eyesight Problem
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Blood Pressure
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Psychological problem
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Mouth Cancer
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Tongue Cancer
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Throat cancer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkM0dK
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Excessive gutka use can eventually lead to loss of appetite,
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promote unusual sleep patterns,
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loss of concentration along with other tobacco related
problems.
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A gutka user can easily be identified by prominently stained
teeth ranging from dirty yellowish-orange to reddish-black.
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Blurred vision
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Stomach Cancer
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There are chances of heart attacks
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Also causes the stiffness of the muscles
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E.g: Monthly Income: Rs/=12000
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Cost of gutka per Packet: 10
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Consumption of gutka per day: 10*10=100 packet
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Total money spent on gutka: 3000
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3dbevUqozA
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Pakistani government placed a ban selling and consuming of gutka.
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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
SZABIST has also banned the use of having gutka.