presentation by: sustainable development research centre (sdrc) team members mr. masood ahmed ms....
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Presentation by: Sustainable Development Research
Centre (SDRC)
Team MembersMr. Masood AhmedMs. Batool Karimi
Ms. Nosheen MunirMs. Saima Khan
Health Hazards of Consuming Gutka
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
Mouth Cancer
Stomach cancer
Tongue Cancer
Heart diseases
Eyesight Problem
Blood Pressure
Psychological problem
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
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 Steps taken by SZABIST
SZABIST has also banned the use of having gutka.