Betel nut is carcinogenic and has long been known to cause oral lesions and even cancer. The price of a few dollars per pack soon rose to tens or hundreds of yuan per pack, and betel nuts were sold for more than a dozen yuan. On top of that, it still sells well and is completely unaffected by the price increase. No one seems to be buying it.
Almost everyone who chews betel nut knows that chewing betel nut can cause oral lesions, but they don't take it seriously. Many promoters' "I haven't chewed this in decades" convinced them. However, rumors about the infinite magical power of betel nuts and cigarettes are much truer than theories of oral cancer. The Confucian family became chronic gluttonists, holding the mentality of two attempts: "If you have nothing to do, you want to chew." "Betel nut does not satisfy the stomach. When many picky eaters ask why they can't eat, they almost always answer like this.
On September 10, 36-year-old singer Fu Song died of oral cancer, putting betel nut back on the cusp of public opinion. The late singer Fu Song once publicly stated on social public platforms that he had oral cancer. He also called on everyone to "cherish life and stay away from betel nuts". When the news of his death was exposed online, the news of his death from oral cancer caused by chewing betel nut for six years became a hot topic on the Internet, although many people still believe that chewing betel nut can cure diseases. 20 or 30 years. Hatred of betel nuts and calls to ban their sale on the Internet have risen again.
Fortunately, under a strong challenge, Zhejiang Yiwu took the lead in announcing a permanent ban on betel nut sales on September 19. I no longer have to seriously convince my husband or brother not to chew betel nuts because the sale of betel nuts is forbidden and people who can't buy these foods have no choice but to do so.
On September 20, several media outlets reported on this. On the short video platform, some people suffering from oral diseases also spoke out, calling on everyone to cherish life and stop chewing betel nuts. The dangers of betel nut are certainly not unfounded. If these leaders had preached and slandered betel nuts in the past, they would definitely have been slapped and slapped in the face. However, when the singer's Fu Song died of oral cancer after chewing betel nut for six years, the initiative to ban the sale of betel nut ended up overshadowing those who disagreed. But many housewives and parents rejoice almost every day that they no longer have headaches from chewing betel nuts at home. The authorities in Yiwu, Zhejiang Province, which first announced a permanent ban on betel nut sales, did not do so on September 21. Suddenly there was a 180-degree turn: betel nuts were not permanently banned, but they were sold in different regions and had to be separated from food.
This means that betel nuts can continue to be sold, but not as food or with food products. Must be sold separately. It was originally sold on the left, but now it is necessary to set up a special place on the right to sell it. Just like the betel nut sold before, it is mixed with food. Many people seem to buy betel nuts by mistake when buying vegetables!
People wonder how sales in the subregion relate to the embargo? The notification of permanent removal of betel nut was issued less than 24 hours. How can local organizations talk back like children? Is this a trampling on human intelligence, or is it a wanton waste of credibility? Was there a mistake in the announcement on the first day, or was there a mistake in the authoritative media that sent the message?
However, when the Yiwu Municipal Supervision Bureau released a report on the sales of betel nuts in different regions on the 21st, it was still unclear who was ahead and who was behind. The Hainan Betel Nut Association, a leading organization in the betel nut industry, issued a red document, saying that the document mainly contains five points representing the development of Hainan's betel nut industry and the long history of betel nut production. However, it is clear to me personally that the main central idea is that betel nuts are harmless and banning the sale of betel nuts will affect millions of people. Economic benefits.
I suddenly understood why I was permanently banned on the first day, and then suddenly changed overnight, suddenly becoming a regional release. If it weren't for the wrong media reports, the move from banning sales to allowing sales could attract the attention of millions. These orders are blocked due to the economic interests of the government! There seems to be a huge hand behind his back. Shortly after the ban was issued, she choked several people and had to change her clothes. The media reports were either untrue or untrue, but the relevant departments did not respond to clarification, but only refuted the rumors. The only strange thing is that no media person would be stupid enough to think that regional sales are a permanent ban.
What is valuable is that in addition to the contradiction of Yiwu City, Yingshan and other places in Sichuan did not follow suit!
To the author's surprise, the harm to betel nut in the relevant promotional materials is indeed very serious. There is even relevant information that some countries have listed it as a banned substance equivalent to opium, so our authoritative experts can say categorically: Or betel nut is harmful and should it be banned? Information from the betel nut association pointed out that betel nut has medicinal properties such as gas reduction, diuresis, malaria prevention, and digestive aid. It is also pointed out that "Hainan betel nut" is different from "Hunan betel nut" and "Chinese betel nut". "Betel nut". I don't know, is this true? It is also a type of betel nut. Hainanese betel nut chewing will only be beneficial to people, not harmful?
It is more reminiscent of opium, which is said to have rich medicinal properties. Its roots, flowers and fruits are said to have other medicinal properties and are said to have a long history. When the ban was first introduced, were there many smokers who opposed it? What's more, there are still people who are still desperate to take risks for their own interests. If the economic benefits are expanded, I am afraid that it is not only the interests of millions of people that will be lost, right?
I wonder if these associations and companies with financial interests believe that the damage caused by these products is far greater than the physical and mental health of millions of people? Rather than focusing solely on economic benefits, it is better to thoroughly understand whether betel nut is harmful and provide convincing evidence that betel nut does not affect the mouth at all, let alone cause lesions, so that it can be used as food. And not food. Do you still need to worry about financial benefits?
But if you lie against your conscience and ignore the physical and mental health of people, you will not only lose your conscience, but also ruin the world and the nation!