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World Service,18 May 1999,23 mins

The Dangers of Betelnut

Health Matters

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The dangers of Betenut, PCs for sick children and treating pregnant women with malaria. A recent article has highlighted the dangers of chewing the betelnut, and increased risk of cancer, diabetes and asthma just a few related illnesses. Also in the programme, sick children are given computers to play with during their treatment and how pregnant women in Kenya are being screened for malaria.

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