Khat Chewing and Smoking Effect on Oral Mucosa: A Clinical Study
Khat (Catha Edulis Forskal) is widely cultivated in Yemen and East of Africa. The habit of chewing tender leaves and twigs of khat is deep-rooted in Yemen. Our study investigates the chronic khat chewing and smoking effect on oral mucosa. The sample (n=79) consists of two main groups, khat chewers (...
Main Authors: | Essam Halboub, Essam Dhaifullah, Mahmoud Abdulhuq |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Karolinum Press
2009-01-01
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Series: | Acta Medica |
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Online Access: | https://actamedica.lfhk.cuni.cz/52/4/0155/ |
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