Taïwan : le fléau du bétel, stimulant addictif et cancérigène • FRANCE 24

In Taiwan, it's nicknamed "Taiwanese chewing gum." Betel, a nut as much hated as it is loved, holds a special place in the island's culture. This stimulant is consumed by hundreds of thousands of people, especially from working-class backgrounds, and provides a livelihood for just as many others. But few know that this nut is carcinogenic and can affect the oral cavity. Every year, thousands of people die from its consumption. Report from Taiwan by Lucie Barbazanges. Learn more in our article: https://f24.my/Abxl.y 🔔 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://f24.my/YTfr 🔴 LIVE - Follow FRANCE 24 here: https://f24.my/YTliveFR 🌍 Find all the latest international news on our website: https://www.france24.com/fr/ Join us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBvideos Follow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/Xvid Follow the latest news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGfr Discover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKfr Get your information digest on WhatsApp: https://f24.my/WAfr and on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGfr