1. Health Hazards of Consuming Gutka
Presentation by:
Sustainable Development Research Centre (SDRC)
Team Members
Mr. Masood Ahmed
Ms. Batool Karimi
Ms. Nosheen Munir
Ms. Saima Khan

3. What is Gutka?
Gutka is a powdery, granular light brownish to white substance.
Within moments, the gutka begins to dissolve and turn deep red in color.
It is sold in small aluminum foil sachets.
The only known use of this product is that it is put in the mouth and then chewed and sucked.

4. What is Gutka made up of ? Ingredients of Gutka Betel Nuts Limestone
Katha
Tobacco
Chaliya
Crushed glass
Lime used for flavoring

5. Documentary on adverse conditions of making of Gutka, kindly click below to see the link on youtube

6. The harmful ingredients used in making Gutka, kindly click below to see the link on youtube

7. Side Effects Of Consuming Gutka

8. Diseases Caused By Gutka
Mouth Cancer
Stomach cancer
Tongue Cancer
Heart diseases
Eyesight Problem
Blood Pressure
Psychological problem

9. Cancer
Mouth Cancer
Tongue Cancer
Throat cancer

10. Mouth Cancer

23. A 24 Year old boy (Gutka Consumer) died due to throat cancer in India, kindly click below to see the link on youtube

24. Effects Excessive gutka use can eventually lead to loss of appetite,
promote unusual sleep patterns,
loss of concentration along with other tobacco related problems.
A gutka user can easily be identified by prominently stained teeth ranging from dirty yellowish-orange to reddish-black.
Blurred vision
Stomach Cancer
There are chances of heart attacks
Also causes the stiffness of the muscles

25. Monthly Spending of Gutka
E.g: Monthly Income: Rs/=12000
Cost of gutka per Packet: 10
Consumption of gutka per day: 10*10=100 packet
Total money spent on gutka: 3000

26. Conclusion

27. Overall documentary regarding Gutka Consumption, kindly click below to see the link on youtube

28. Steps taken by the Government
Pakistani government placed a ban selling and consuming of gutka.
CDGK Deputy District Officers Revenue with special magisterial powers have started conducting raids on manufacturing and sales outlets. During the raids, these magistrates have fined the sellers of the banned products and have arrested several involved in the menace.
Steps taken by SZABIST
SZABIST has also banned the use of having gutka.

29. Recommendations