India and many Southeast Asian cultures, people chew spice and nut packets wrapped in betel leaves called paan . But now the tradition is being threatened by chewing tobacco, raising health concerns. However, neither habit is actually very healthy.
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Aug 16 2011, 08:17 AM
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