Background Areca nut is the fourth most commonly used substance worldwide after nicotine, alcohol, and caffeine. Women in many countries use it in cultural and religious ceremonies. The use of areca nut is harmful to health; but when women consume it during pregnancy, it exerts several harmful effects on the fetus. This paper examines the prevalence and determinants of areca nut use among pregnant women in India.
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