The State Administration of Radio, Film and Television issued a document that betel nut and its products shall not be promoted. Regarding betel nut, its body has always been controversial! In Turkey, betel nut is recognized as a Du product. Australia also lists arecoline as the fourth category of drugs and prescription drugs. Recently, the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television issued a document prohibiting the promotion of betel nut and its products.

The State Administration of Radio, Film and Television issued a document that betel nut and its products should not be promoted and sold 1. State Administration of Radio, Film and Television: From September 17, it will stop using radio, television and online audio-visual programs to publicize and sell betel nut and its products.

As soon as the news came out, it boarded the hot search.

It attracted 490 million people to watch.

In recent years,

The domestic controversy over betel nut has never stopped.

The reporter of Minsheng Weekly found that on August 12, a reminder from the Consulate General of China in Istanbul also rushed to the news hot search: Turkey recognized betel nut as a drug, and many China citizens were arrested for bringing betel nut into Turkey.

In addition to Turkey, Australia also lists arecoline as the fourth category of drugs and prescription drugs, and it is forbidden to transport areca nut into Australia.

This shows that,

Chewing betel nut is harmful to health,

It is a foregone conclusion!

So how "poisonous" is betel nut?

As early as 2003, the International Center for Research on Cancer put Areca catechu on the "blacklist", which is a first-class carcinogen with arsenic. For the causes of cancer, firstly, the nitroso formed by chewing the chemical substances in betel nut is a clear carcinogenic compound; Secondly, betel nut is hard, and it is easy to cause mechanical trauma to oral mucosa when chewing. 20 17, the number of carcinogens related to betel nut increased to three. The World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer lists betel nut, betel nut chews with tobacco and betel nut chews without tobacco as primary carcinogens. In 2020, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) published an academic paper in The Lancet-Oncology, and confirmed arecoline, a carcinogenic component of areca nut, for the first time. Hunan people are famous for chewing betel nuts. According to a rough estimate, 60% of oral cancer patients in Hunan are related to chewing betel nut. An epidemiological survey in the 1990s showed that the oral carcinogenesis rate of people who did not chew betel nut was about 0.3%, while that of those who chewed betel nut rose to 7.6%. Today, I believe this number has greatly increased. 20 18, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, official website, released a set of data: In Room 46 of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Ward, a research expert group visited all patients with oral cancer. According to preliminary statistics, 45 of the 50 inpatients in this ward have oral cancer, and 44 of them have a long history of chewing betel nut.

At present,

For the harmfulness of betel nut,

Although people's attention and consciousness

Is gradually improving.

However, the controversial betel nut, why is it still sold?

1, dependence on betel nut Many people who chew betel nut think that betel nut can increase energy and refresh themselves. This "magical effect" of betel nut may be caused by the natural alkaloids it contains, and it will also make people lazy.

There are huge economic benefits behind it. On the other hand, behind the betel nut industry is the annual output value of tens of billions or even hundreds of billions. In September, 2020, the analysis report on the current situation of betel nut market in China in 2020-market situation and future trend forecast issued by a third party organization showed that as of February, 20 19, the proportion of people chewing betel nut in Hunan was close to 50%, and the annual output value of the national betel nut industry reached 40 billion yuan, of which Hunan accounted for three quarters and the annual output value reached 30 billion yuan. During the 20 18 Boao Forum for Asia, Chen Yi, president of Hunan Taste King Group Co., Ltd., mentioned in Tencent's news video program that the current average annual growth rate of betel nut industry exceeds 30%, and the market capacity of this industry will reach at least 1000 billion yuan in the future. In June 5438 +2020 10, an article published by official website, the government of Hainan Province, showed that Hainan betel nut became a "golden fruit"! Areca catechu is an important tropical cash crop with local characteristics and advantages in Hainan, and it is one of the "three big trees" advocated by the provincial government. It is estimated that the annual output value of the province can reach 654.38+04.68 billion yuan.

How is betel nut regulated? It is time for a standardized answer.

Based on the current international and domestic research progress and understanding of the dangers of betel nut, betel nut industry can no longer be in a state of complete market self-determination like ordinary industries, which should have been recognized by the basic society. Even where betel nut is regarded as a characteristic industry, we should have a basic understanding of it and think about the real "healthy" development on this basis. Otherwise, it is bound to stimulate more public opinion rebound. From the perspective of industrial transformation, it may be more wise for some places to deal with it as soon as possible. On the one hand, it is a characteristic industry, which involves real local and enterprise interests, on the other hand, it is public health, which is related to public interests. How to choose and balance these two is a test of governance level and value ranking. How to supervise this industry In order to balance the relationship between industry development and public health, it is time for the authoritative department to give a far-sighted plan that transcends "selfish interests" and conforms to science and the rule of law. Light. Com time review channel

I hope that with the efforts of many parties,

The harm of betel nut will cause the government

The public attaches great importance to this,

Try to use legislative means,

More stringent than tobacco control.

Production and sales of betel nut.

Betel nut,

It is not a casual snack,

But addictive,

Carcinogenic devil fruit.

In short, it is urgent to quit betel nut!

SARFT issued a document not to promote betel nut and its products. About betel nut, its body has always been controversial! On the one hand, it is a favorite food of Chinese people, on the other hand, it is about its "soft medicine" nature. On the one hand, there are 60 million loyal "chewing powder" in the world, on the other hand, it is strictly controlled like drugs in Turkey. On the one hand, it's the cancer risk mentioned by doctors, on the other hand, it's a pack of 15 yuan, and the price is rising year by year, which supports the market with an output value of hundreds of millions. What kind of betel nut is?

A few days ago, authoritative media such as Global Times reported that many China citizens were arrested for bringing betel nuts into Turkey, where betel nuts are strictly controlled. It may seem a little fussy to many people, but it is like this in Turkey, and betel nut is recognized as a Du product. Betel nut, which is famous as a leisure snack, is rarely banned, and the 100 billion industrial chain kingdom related to more than 60 million consumers seems to be on the verge of collapse! No, this time, our country has also struck hard!

Strike hard The "soft medicine" of betel nut was banned by the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television.

On September 17, Beijing time, the General Office of the State Administration of Radio and Television issued a notice on stopping using radio and television and online audio-visual programs to promote betel nut and its products. For the introduction of this measure, the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television said that it is also to safeguard the interests of the people and create a good communication environment. However, such a big rectification effort, but also so sudden, really shocked many loyal fans of betel nut.

It is worth noting that, in fact, as early as a long time ago, betel nut triggered a nationwide boycott climax. It originated from an article entitled "Face Cutters in Areca Kingdom" on 20 13, and a subsequent documentary of the same name. In articles and documentaries, there are horrible descriptions and pictures of "cutting off tongue, gums, oral cancer and mandible" because of betel nut. Liu Sangguo from Xiangtan is one of them. Step by step, until 20 13, he was completely blind.

Speaking of betel nut, it has changed from a casual snack to a "cancer-causing soft medicine". People talk about the color change of betel nut. However, under the crazy business chain, after the climax of the boycott, betel nut did not make a big wave. What is betel nut? What is the picture behind betel nut chewing? Give everyone a popular science!

Betel nut, originally from Malaysia. In China, it is mainly distributed in tropical areas such as Yunnan, Hainan and Taiwan Province Province, and it is also widely cultivated in subtropical areas like Hunan where betel nuts are chewed. Areca catechu, a monocotyledonous evergreen tree, is very tall, usually exceeding 10 meter, and the highest is 30 meters. The leaves of plants grow from the top of the stem, and there are obvious annular leaf scars on the leaves. The fruit is oblong or ovoid, and the flowering and fruiting period is about 3 to 4 months.

According to statistics, there are 36 varieties of betel nut in the world, which are mainly distributed between 28 north and south latitudes. In China, betel nut is also called betel nut, olive seed, green seed and big belly. In daily life, betel nut is not only an ornamental crop, but also a favorite chewing food of southern China and some ethnic minorities. Just chew a betel nut if you have nothing to do. Because of this special hobby, there are many related products and products on the market.

It is undeniable that betel nut does have its unique nutritional value! Experts have detected that betel nut contains more than 20 kinds of trace elements, among which 1 1 are all essential trace elements for human body. At the same time, the economic value is also high. It is reported that betel nut has been consumed in Hainan, Taiwan Province and Hunan since ancient times, and the market is very large.

However, due to the huge consumer market, under the scale of planting 1500 to 2000 plants per hectare, the output per plant can reach about 30 kg, and the processing output value can reach 3.5 billion yuan. China has 60 million people who can't stop it, generating hundreds of millions of economic benefits and providing 200,000 jobs.

In traditional medicine, betel nut also has medicinal value! It is reported that areca catechu is often not used to treat parasitic infections such as ascaris lumbricoides, hookworms, hookworms, etc. because it has the functions of killing insects, reducing qi and promoting stagnation, and promoting diuresis and infiltrating dampness. Even among the people, there is a saying that drinking betel nut four-mill soup for babies is to prevent their stomachache. Although the curative effect is unknown, it is a fact that betel nut is still widely used in medicine. According to the US Food and Drug Administration, as many as 225 drugs in China contain betel nut.

"Contradiction" between Betel nut Market Demand and International Positioning

Betel nut itself is really not a bad thing, but according to the current development trend, it is really not a good thing. China is a big consumer of betel nuts, especially Hunan Province, which is famous for chewing betel nuts, creating an annual output value of 30 billion. According to the query of AI Finance & Economics on Tianyancha APP, there are more than 1.4 million enterprises with the word "betel nut" in their names or business scope. From a regional perspective, the top three enterprises in China are more than 7,000 in Hunan, more than 4,900 in Hainan and 328 in Guangdong.

In August, 20021,another news about betel nut triggered a hot discussion climax: the Consulate General of China in Istanbul issued a document reminding that according to Turkish law, betel nut has been identified as a drug because it contains hallucinogenic arecoline. In addition, in Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Canada, Thailand and other countries, the sale and import of betel nut have been banned. Although the United States, Australia and other countries are not strictly controlled to the extent of "Du products", import, export and sales are strictly controlled. At this point, betel nut is an internationally recognized "soft medicine"!

From 15 yuan to 100 yuan! Why does the Radio and Television Association "smash its hands"?

Actually, at first, as a snack, betel nut was basically about 15 yuan. However, with the increase of betel nut products, there are more and more patterns in some places. In fact, a pack of betel nuts has 100 yuan. For example, in 2020, Chengtianxia, a high-end brand of Weiwang Group, released "100 yuan new product" betel nut in Changsha.

It is worth mentioning that experts also said that chewing betel nut will damage oral mucosa and cause various oral and gastrointestinal diseases even if it does not cause cancer. The director of stomatology of Longhua District People's Hospital also pointed out that betel nut can refresh the mind and enhance energy when chewing, because it contains arecoline which can stimulate adrenaline secretion, and at the same time can enhance the experience of pleasure and happiness. Once addicted, it is difficult to give up.

In addition, the health problems caused by betel nut are also very interesting! The International Agency for Cancer of the World Health Organization has published relevant data, among which betel nut belongs to 1 carcinogen. Among them, the contents of arecoline and arecoline in seeds are as high as 0.3%-0.6%. At this dose, people's teeth will gradually turn black and even their faces will be deformed, which are terrible hazards of betel nut.

Because of this, the international community has severely cracked down on betel nut, and China National Radio and Television has also officially cracked down: the promotion and publicity of betel nut and its products are banned, which has injected a "tranquilizer" into the hot market of betel nut.

However, as the saying goes, a few happy families are worried. When betel nut encounters a cold winter, those customers who are already "addicted" may still not stop chewing. But how to say it, the country has not completely banned it from the perspective of health, perhaps because of economic development. However, everything has a process. Although the attack on betel nut is also controversial, we should choose eat areca from many angles and think it over before "eating".