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1.Areca nut (AN), also known as betel nut, is the fruit of the Areca catechu Linn. Palm tree that grown in the coastal area while other variety of linn. palm grown in the highlands part of the region.

2. Across the globe, approximately 600 million people use Areca nut AN as a masticatory drug, primarily in tropical and sub-tropical regions of South-East Asia and the South Pacific.

3. Areca Nut has been associated with reduction in birth weight in two pregnancy studies undertaken in PNG.

4. In Papua New Guinea PNG, areca nut, locally known as buai, is usually chewed in combination with the Piper betel fruit (known as daka) and lime (known as kambang), the latter serving as a catalyst.

5. Background characteristics and chewing betel nut habits of women lost to follow-up were compared to those included in analyses to assess internal validity.

6. Ethical approval for this betel nut chewing habits was obtained from the PNG Institute of Medical Research Institutional Review Board (0815), and the PNG Medical Research Advisory Council.

7. The impact of areca nut chewing during pregnancy on birth outcomes, and is the most comprehensive for PNG women.

8. The majority of studies that have previously evaluated the effect of areca nut consumption on the health of mother and baby originate from PNG and Taiwan.

9. Chewing areca nut (AN), also known as betel nut is common in Asia and the South Pacific and the habit has been linked to a number of serious health problems including oral cancer.

10. Chewing betel nut habits and participant characteristics were evaluated at first antenatal visit and women were followed until delivery.

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  1. Areca nut, or betel nut, comes from the Areca catechu Linn. palm tree, which thrives in coastal areas, while a different variety of the Linn. palm is found in the highlands.

  2. Globally, around 600 million individuals use Areca nut as a type of chewing stimulant, mainly in the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia and the South Pacific.

  3. Two studies conducted in Papua New Guinea have linked Areca nut use to a decrease in birth weight.

  4. In Papua New Guinea, known as buai, Areca nut is often chewed with Piper betel fruit (referred to as daka) and lime (called kambang), which acts as a catalyst.

  5. The characteristics and chewing habits of betel nut among women who were lost to follow-up were compared to those who participated in the study to evaluate the internal validity.

  6. Ethical clearance for studying betel nut chewing habits was granted by the Institutional Review Board of the PNG Institute of Medical Research (0815) and the PNG Medical Research Advisory Council.

  7. The effects of chewing Areca nut during pregnancy on birth outcomes have been thoroughly examined, particularly focusing on women in PNG.

  8. Most research investigating the effects of Areca nut consumption on maternal and infant health has been conducted in Papua New Guinea and Taiwan.

  9. Chewing Areca nut, or betel nut, is a prevalent practice in Asia and the South Pacific and is associated with several severe health issues, including oral cancer.

  10. Participants' chewing habits and characteristics were assessed during their first antenatal visit, with women monitored until delivery.