Naswar is a cause of oral cancer, oesophagus cancer, and pancreas cancer. [31] Increased risk of oral cancer caused by naswar is present in countries such as the United States but particularly prevalent in Southeast Asian countries where the use of smokeless tobacco is common. [32] [33]

2019年1月1日 · This review provides ample evidence for the IARC to declare Naswar as carcinogenic, as well as the Government of Pakistan to regulate the production and sale of Naswar.

2025年1月13日 · Findings support regulating Naswar to reduce coronary artery disease risk. Tobacco use has a major impact on mortality from coronary artery disease (CAD). Naswar, a smokeless tobacco (SLT) product predominantly used in the northwestern part of Pakistan, has not been explored for its association with CAD.

2011年6月14日 · Naswar is a niche smokeless tobacco product from Pakistan. There is little information about its availability and user characteristics. This cross-sectional survey identified outlets selling Naswar in two wards of one London borough and interviewed a purposively recruited sample of 73 Naswar purchasers.

2023年7月16日 · Travel to Pakistan in 2023 and in Peshawar, on the street, you might find a very famous man making Naswar. Naswār (Pashto: نسوار), also called nās (ناس;), nasvay (نسوای), is a moist, powdered...

2024年5月1日 · In this study, the identification of menthol in at least three naswar brands confirms the local manufacturer’s intentional addition of this flavoring agent into the product. The addition of menthol increases the attraction to new users by making the product more palatable and acts as a reinforcer (Ahijevych and Garrett, 2010). Another ...

2022年6月29日 · Naswar, a smokeless tobacco (SLT) made of fresh tobacco leaves in powdered form is used by placing a stuffing on the tongue or inside the cheek for a long period of time or may be by sniffing...

2022年1月4日 · ISLAMABAD, (MANEND NEWS): Arab countries have listed Naswar — powdered tobacco snuff — mostly consumed in Pakistan and Afghanistan as a drug and banned its use from Monday. After the announcement by the Middle East countries, the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has placed banners at different airports urging the passengers not to travel to Arab ...

2024年8月26日 · A recent study on naswar found that it contains harmful substances such as nicotine, invisible metals, and aflatoxin components, which can lead to cancer.

2024年10月17日 · Authorities in Jeddah have dismantled a large-scale naswar production operation, confiscating 217 kilograms of the illegal product during a major crackdown. The raid by the Jeddah municipality...