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The Resilient Betel Nut Industry in China

This chapter explores the robust growth of the betel nut industry in China, especially in Hunan, and the backing it receives from local authorities. It features interviews with mothers who express health concerns while grappling with the challenges of controlling their children's access to betel nuts, alongside discussions of traditional medicine and public health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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