An employee of the inter-district center for sanitary and epidemiological supervision in the At-Bashinsky district, Sherik kyzy Umut, spoke about the harmfulness of this product.
“Nasvai is made from tobacco seeds, using smokeless tobacco additives. Since it is made from tobacco, it leads to nicotine dependence in the body. Additionally, the consumption of nasvai can lead to gastrointestinal diseases, oral cancer, and dental problems.
Some believe that nasvai is less harmful than cigarettes. Cigarettes are manufactured in factories in sanitary conditions, while nasvai is made by hand. There is a special device through which tobacco seeds are processed, then sieved, where fine ingredients are separated. The resulting mixture is sprinkled with lime and placed in a bag for an hour or two to start acting. Various ingredients are added, including tobacco, lime, ash, glue, and water. If this is made by a person suffering from hepatitis, the disease can be transmitted through the product,” she noted.
Umut Sherik kyzy also added that nasvai leads to disorders of the nervous system.
“Nasvai itself is a complex substance. Tobacco makes up more than 50 percent of its composition. The main active ingredient in smoking is the alkaloid nicotine, which has a psychotropic effect on a person. Because of this, a person develops dependence both psychologically and physically. Gradually, this dependence leads to consequences that can worsen a person’s health. When consuming nasvai, a person relaxes, and euphoria sets in. Blood pressure rises, and the heart beats faster. Blood vessels thin out, the brain does not receive enough oxygen, and its functioning is disrupted. This slowly leads to forgetfulness and memory disorders. A person becomes more irritable and quick-tempered,” she says.
According to U. Sherik kyzy, the consumption of nasvai can lead to the birth of sick children.
“It causes burns to the mucous membrane, ulcers, and oral cancer. The lime contained in it can burn and damage the mucous membrane of the mouth. This leads to damage to tooth enamel and premature tooth loss. It also reduces the sensitivity of taste receptors in the mouth, causing a person to gradually lose their sense of taste. The salivary glands in the mouth become inflamed and start producing a lot of saliva. Therefore, those who consume nasvai spit ‘like a camel.’ In men, sperm production gradually deteriorates. This can lead to infertility and the birth of a disabled child, so you should stop experiencing temporary cravings and think about having a healthy child in the future,” she concluded.
