A country occupied by betel nut, Papua New Guinea, why is it addicted to it?
> > Can you believe it? There is a magical country in Oceania, which is extremely rich in resources and is one of the regions with the most advantageous natural conditions in the world. It can obviously become a middle-income country, but its life is impoverished, and it is almost destroyed by the soft drug betel nut. , This country that "hates iron is not steel" is Papua New Guinea. How terrible is betel nut? How can you destroy a country? >
Papua New Guinea is a small island country in Oceania. Although it does not have an advantage in economy and transportation, the economic situation is slowly improving due to the export of mineral resources in the country. However, this country with full potential for economic development has been rejected by green The fruit is gradually destroyed, it is the betel nut that can cause people to "cut their faces". When it comes to betel nut, everyone is not unfamiliar. In many cities in China, grocery stores with betel nut slogans can be seen everywhere. In Hunan Province, betel nut is a social tool that can be on an equal footing with cigarettes.
However, many friends who like to chew betel nut do not know that as early as 2003, betel nut has been classified as a carcinogen by the World Health Organization, but there are still more than 60 million people in China who regard it as a hobby, which is even more unexpected. Yes, people in Papua New Guinea are crazy about it. From a few decades old to a 6-year-old child, an average of one in 500 people suffers from oral cancer. Some people even have to "cut" to save their lives. Face” to survive, and became a “monster” who dared not look in the mirror, but how did betel nut destroy Papua New Guinea? Let's look down.
Can you believe it? A country can be destroyed by small green fruits. Is betel nut really so terrible? On the streets of Papua New Guinea, almost everyone is chewing betel nut, and a grin reveals scarlet teeth stained with betel nut juice. Even children will eat betel nut as a snack. It is understood that the total population of Papua New Guinea does not exceed 7 million, and more than 60% of the people are chewing betel nut, as if it has become a local custom.
The climate of Papua New Guinea is humid and warm, and it is very suitable for the cultivation of betel nut. Many people rely on the cultivation of betel nut to make a living. Otherwise, many people will lose their source of life. As a result, a vicious circle is formed. What is even more frightening is that in the process of chewing betel nut, the hard crude fibers will damage the oral mucosa, while the arecoline in betel nut will continue to stimulate oral lesions, and eventually induce oral cancer, even life-threatening.
Yet in this small island nation, oral cancer, with a rate of two in 1,000, is the main cause of devastation in Papua New Guinea. In addition, chewing betel nut is also prone to tuberculosis. As we all know, tuberculosis is a contagious disease. On the streets of Papua New Guinea, there are spit residues after chewing betel nut. These betel nuts with saliva The slag is contagious. In addition, the local sanitary conditions are very poor, and the strange smell permeates the air, so the probability of illness is greatly increased, and the betel nut has become a tumor-like existence. No wonder Papua New Zealand Guinea was gradually destroyed. So the question is, why would people here rather risk cancer to eat it? Is eating betel nut addictive? Let's look down.
Betel nut is so terrible that it has become a snack in Papua New Guinea. More than 60% of people in the country would rather chew betel nut at the risk of cancer. What are the ingredients here? And why is it addicting? When many people eat betel nut for the first time, they find it difficult to swallow, and they also experience symptoms such as dizziness and chest tightness, but betel nut contains arecoline, an addictive ingredient that people chew when eating. In the process of betel nut, arecoline will stimulate the secretion of adrenal hormones, resulting in a feeling of fluttering, and it can also play a role in eliminating fatigue and refreshing the brain.
It is the most popular refreshment after tobacco, alcohol and caffeine beverages. Especially in Hunan, the land of fish and rice in China, you often hear such a sentence, betel nut with cigarettes beats gods, which is why betel nut is not delicious. But there are many reasons why people are buying like crazy. Chewing betel nut for a long time can give people a false sense of pleasure, but it can lead to stiffness in the mouth, wear of the jawbone, and deformity of the teeth. The most frightening thing is that chewing betel nut can induce oral cancer. Many people "Cut the face" to save life and leave an ugly scar. Even if the local government prohibits the sale of betel nut, for the people of Papua New Guinea, betel nut has already been integrated into their lives, and it is impossible to get rid of this status quo.
However, I still hope that the parents of this country can try their best to avoid making their children addicted to betel nut, and not let the future and hope of a country stop here. It is a pity. What do you know about betel nut? Have you ever eaten betel nut? Welcome to leave a message and share in the comment area below, don't forget to touch your little hands to make a fortune, like, favorite and follow!