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Relationship between Khat chewing and upper digestive tract cancers among male patients in Hargeisa: case control study

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: < 0.05) of developing UDT cancers. The associations found in this study between khat chewing and UDT cancers suggest an urgent need for public health strategies, including education and policy reforms, to address and reduce the health risks posed by khat chewing in Somaliland. The study also highlighted the importance of community education and awareness programs to mitigate the adverse health effects of khat.

Source: ecancermedicalscience

DOI: 10.3332/ecancer.2025.1880

Authors: Abdiwahab M Ali, Mirriam N Mutuku, Abdiwahab Hashi, Omar M Muhumed

Institution: Amoud University

Language: English

Topic: Head and Neck Cancer Studies

Subfield: Otorhinolaryngology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,226