Maternal betel quid use during pregnancy and child growth: a cohort study from rural Bangladesh

Maternal betel quid use during pregnancy and child growth: a cohort study from rural Bangladesh

Background Chewing betel quid (BQ) – a preparation commonly containing areca nut and slaked lime wrapped in betel leaf – is entrenched in South Asia. Although BQ consumption during pregnancy has been linked to adverse birth outcomes, its effect on postnatal growth remains largely unexplored. Objecti...

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Main Authors: Mohammad Redwanul Islam, Shaki Aktar, Jesmin Pervin, Syed Moshfiqur Rahman, Monjur Rahman, Anisur Rahman, Eva-Charlotte Ekström
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:Global Health Action
Subjects:
betel quid
areca nut
betel quid use during pregnancy
child growth
rural bangladesh
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2024.2375829
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