Table 2.
Distribution of cases based on the type of quid.
| Type of quid | Composition of the quid | Number of patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional forms | |||
| Type I | Betel leaf and areca nut | None | None |
| Type II | Betel leaf, areca nut and slacked lime | 14 | 5.6% |
| Type III | Betel leaf, areca nut, lime, and tobacco | 18 | 7.2% |
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| Processed forms | |||
| Type IV | Processed areca nut | 76 | 30.4% |
| Type V | Processed areca nut and processed tobacco | 98 | 39.2% |
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| Type VI | Combined quid usage | 44 | 17.6% |