Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Around 30% Of Sri Lanka's Population Is Addicted To Chewing Betel Leaves

Image result for betel chewingAround 30% of Sri Lanka's population is addicted to chewing betel leaves according to Dr.Hemantha Amarasinghe Consultant Community Densitry attached to Institute of Oral Health at Maharagama.

Youth and Adults are among those addicted to chewing  betel leaves he has stressed.

Addressing a Media Seminar held today( 22)at Health Education Bureau in Colombo ,Dr.Amarasinghe has stated due to the chewing of betel leaves for a long period along with are ca nuts and Tobacco they are at a risk of getting oral cancers.

As there's a law prohibiting  spit  saliva on public places and roads  after chewing betel leaves in Sri Lanka laws should be introduced to  stop chewing betel leaves in public places and institutions in view of deterring chewing betel leaves Dr.Amarasinghe has further stated.




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