Betel nut chewing and the risk of chronic kidney disease: evidence from a meta-analysis.
Meng WangSi-Yi YuZheng-Tao LvYing YaoPublished in: International urology and nephrology (2018)
Betel nut chewing could significantly increase the risk of CKD, indicating that betel nut chewing may exist as an independent risk factor for CKD. Further investigation should be warranted.