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Health Hazards of Consuming Gutka Presentation by: Sustainable Development Research Centre (SDRC) Team Members Mr. Masood Ahmed Ms. Batool Karimi Ms. Nosheen Munir Ms. Saima Khan Gutka is a powdery, granular light brownish to white substance. Within moments, the gutka begins to dissolve and turn deep red in color. It is sold in small aluminum foil sachets. The only known use of this product is that it is put in the mouth and then chewed and sucked. Ingredients of Gutka Betel Nuts Limestone Katha Tobacco Chaliya Crushed glass Lime used for flavoring http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= Rn3D8E6HdQA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HShgen 5GMPg Mouth Cancer Stomach cancer Tongue Cancer Heart diseases Eyesight Problem Blood Pressure Psychological problem Mouth Cancer Tongue Cancer Throat cancer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkM0dK gdtQM Excessive gutka use can eventually lead to loss of appetite, promote unusual sleep patterns, loss of concentration along with other tobacco related problems. A gutka user can easily be identified by prominently stained teeth ranging from dirty yellowish-orange to reddish-black. Blurred vision Stomach Cancer There are chances of heart attacks Also causes the stiffness of the muscles E.g: Monthly Income: Rs/=12000 Cost of gutka per Packet: 10 Consumption of gutka per day: 10*10=100 packet Total money spent on gutka: 3000 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3dbevUqozA Pakistani government placed a ban selling and consuming of gutka. CDGK Deputy District Officers Revenue with special magisterial powers have started conducting raids on manufacturing and sales outlets. During the raids, these magistrates have fined the sellers of the banned products and have arrested several involved in the menace. Steps taken by SZABIST SZABIST has also banned the use of having gutka.