Is Pan Masala Without Tobacco Safe? The Unvarnished Truth
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According to the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the areca nut—a primary ingredient in pan masala—is a Group 1 carcinogen, confirming that pan masala without tobacco is decidedly not safe. This article debunks the dangerous misconception that removing tobacco makes the product harmless by exploring the numerous health risks associated with its other components.
