Oral submucous fibrosis at pediatric age, now time to think: Series of two cases.

[oral submucous fibrosis]

The younger generation is consuming areca nut and areca nut products , which is coming in the market with different multicolored attractive pouches and easily available in each and every corner of the road . For the children from the lower socioeconomic strata , areca nut use is rampant . Alarmingly , it has been seen that the highest period of risk for engaging in areca nut alone is between the ages of 5 and 12 . Oral submucous fibrosis associated with areca nut in children is a great concern for the Society and the Government . Factors associated with this report for consuming areca nut are levels of awareness , household environment , peer pressure , low cost , easy availability etc .