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Oral Submucous Fibrosis
Dentistry · Dental
Severe
Severity
Common in South Asia — affects millions, particularly where areca nut chewing is culturally prevalent
Prevalence
No
Contagious
Dentistry
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🛡️Prevention of Oral Submucous Fibrosis
- 1avoiding areca nut
- 2betel quid
- 3gutka
- 4and related chewing products entirely
- 5seeking help to quit if already using these products
- 6regular oral cancer screening for current or former users
- 7maintaining good nutrition including adequate iron and vitamin intake
- 8public health education about the risks of areca nut use
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