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Behind the betel nut smile: the quiet epidemic of oral cancer in Papua New Guinea

The Conversation 06 August 2026 6h ago
Behind the betel nut smile: the quiet epidemic of oral cancer in Papua New Guinea
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Chewing betel ‘quid’ is culturally ingrained in PNG. But it is also linked to high oral cancer rates. A new project aims to improve early detection and reporting.
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