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Demographic and clinical characteristics of participants (M ± SD).
| Betel quid (BQ) chewers | Controls | Statistics | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 29.87 ± 4.71 | 28.23 ± 5.92 | t(48) = 1.06, p = 0.29 |
| Education (years) | 14.39 ± 5.19 | 17.31 ± 2.87 | t(48) = −2.47, p = 0.017 |
| Betel Quid Dependence Scale | 10.87 ± 1.71 | – | – |
| Duration of BQ chewing (years) | 12.96 ± 5.05 | – | – |
| Dosage of BQ chewing (g/day) | 48.48 ± 17.54 | – | – |
