Mangaluru: Campco opposes WHO’s claim of arecanut being carcinogenic


Team Udayavani, Nov 23, 2024, 10:39 AM IST

Mangaluru: Campco President A. Kishore Kumar Kodgi strongly objected to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) unilateral claim that arecanut is carcinogenic, despite its Ayurvedic benefits.

Kodgi highlighted that arecanut has held a sacred place in Indian culture since ancient times. Offering betel leaves along with arecanut during auspicious occasions symbolizes Indian tradition. Due to its medicinal properties, arecanut is accorded a special status in Ayurveda. He raised concerns that the WHO’s reports might lack transparency, casting doubts over their authenticity or potential manipulation.

Campco has conducted multiple studies, proving that areca nut is not carcinogenic. Instead, it possesses medicinal properties. A 1974 study by the Indian Institute of Science revealed that consumption of tobacco-free areca nut and betel leaves does not cause tumors. On the contrary, it found areca nut is effective in preventing tumor growth, he said.

Given these findings, Campco urged WHO to revisit its stance. Kodgi appealed to the central government to involve reputed research institutions such as ICMR, ICAR, AIUMS, CFTRI Mysuru, or the Indian Institute of Science to conduct further studies and present reports on arecanut.

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