nasway

ID
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ADDICTO:0000990

Curation status
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Proposed
Created
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24 Aug '21

Modified
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24 Oct '24

Definition
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A smokeless tobacco containing product that is designed for oral use, which is composed of sun or heat dried tobacco leaves mixed with slaked lime, water, ash from tree bark, oil or butter flavourings and colouring agents that are rolled into a ball.

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Synonyms
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  • nasvay
  • nisvai
Comment
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The product is custom made or prepared in cottage industry and is consumed by placing under the tongue or cheek and holding or sucking for 10 to 15 minutes.

Examples
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https://untobaccocontrol.org/kh/smokeless-tobacco/paan-betel-quid-tobacco/#naswar https://cancercontrol.cancer.gov/sites/default/files/2020-06/smokelesstobaccoandpublichealth.pdf

Fuzzy set
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No