Pakistan has long been an international hub for the illegal kidney trade, but medical and local authorities complain they have been unable to act against the practice, frustrated by ineffective enforcement policies and what they perceive as a lack of political will to crack down.
Taiwan's battle with betel nut addiction
[Article] The betel nut, which is often wrapped in a betel leaf spread with slaked lime to enhance the stimulative effect, is ubiquitously available at roadside kiosks across Taiwan and chewed by millions daily.
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Mister Chen survived but many don't. He spent years chewing betel nut, a stimulant responsible for thousands of deaths in Taiwan.Studies suggest those who chew are 28 times more likely to develop mouth cancer than those who don't.Mister Chen used to get through 200 a day.Chen Yung-an, mouth cancer survivor:"In...
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