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1. Betel nut chewing has been proven to be scientifically linked with several health diseases.

2. Papua New Guinea (PNG) has the highest incidence rate of oral cancer in the world, people suffering from oral cancer according to the World Health Organization WHO statistics due to betel nut chewing habits.

3. In order to prevent betel nut consumption in PNG, there is a clear demand for developing an effective health education program and health awareness.

4. Betel quid is a well known carcinogen that is very prevalent in the Pacific islands countries.

5. Knowledge can be improved, but attitude is hard to change.

6. To solve such a complicated problem in PNG, we know it is still a long way to go but the only solution is through education and awareness to the students, as younger as possible.

7. There were some limitations to this pilot plan and there are ways to broaden our study in future.

8. The results indicated that to reduce the very high incidence and mortality rate of oral cancer in Papua New Guinea, education programs to the primary and secondary school students are urgent to alleviate the problem of chewing betel nut.

9. In our observation, many people and students think that the betel nut is green gold, and it is good to their health and can provide energy to work.

10. From their attitude and habits, they had a significant impact on their knowledge to recognize that chewing betel quid is harmful to their health.

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  1. Chewing betel nut has been scientifically linked to various health issues.

  2. Papua New Guinea (PNG) has the highest oral cancer rate globally, with individuals suffering from the disease largely due to their betel nut chewing practices, according to World Health Organization (WHO) data.

  3. There is a clear necessity for establishing an effective health education and awareness program to reduce betel nut use in PNG.

  4. Betel quid is a known carcinogen and is widely used in the Pacific island nations.

  5. While knowledge can be enhanced, changing attitudes tends to be more challenging.

  6. Addressing the complex issue in PNG requires a long-term commitment, but the best approach is to educate students at a young age.

  7. This initial plan had some limitations, and there are opportunities to expand our research in the future.

  8. The findings suggest that implementing educational programs for primary and secondary students is crucial to reduce the high rates of oral cancer in Papua New Guinea, particularly related to betel nut chewing.

  9. Our observations indicate that many individuals and students perceive betel nut as a form of "green gold," believing it is beneficial for their health and provides them with energy for work.

  10. Their attitudes and behaviors greatly influence their understanding of the health risks associated with chewing betel quid.