嚼食槟榔地区槟榔使用现状研究

摘要:目的　为嚼食槟榔地区流行病学研究提供数据。方法　查阅近年来国内、外相关文献，对我国、东南亚及南亚、西方等嚼食槟榔地区槟榔使用现状及问题进行综述。结果　我国及东南亚及南亚地区，槟榔嚼食率较高，而戒断率较低，西方地区槟榔嚼食率相对较低，长期嚼食槟榔对口腔健康会产生影响。结论　嚼食槟榔地区不断蔓延，公众对于槟榔知晓率偏低，有关部门应采取相对措施，控制槟榔咀嚼率。

The use of betel quid in the betel quid chewing areas,a cross-sectional study

Abstract: Objective To provide data for epidemical studies in betel quid chewing areas. Methods Related articles were searched from Pubmed, CNKI, CBM to get an overview of the betel quid using among Taiwan, India, western country. Results The prevalence of betel quid chewers was high, but the quid rate was low. Chewing betel quid for long time may affect oral health. Conclusion Chewing betel quid is spreading, and the public have little knowledge about betel quid. The relevant departments should carry out relative measures to control the rate of betel nut chewing.