Causes of oral cancer – an appraisal of controversies
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- 28 November 2009
- journal article
- Published by Springer Science and Business Media LLC in British Dental Journal
- Vol. 207 (10), 471-475
- https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.2009.1009
Abstract
Major risk factors for oral cancer are cigarette smoking and alcohol misuse. Among Asian populations, regular use of betel quid (with or without added tobacco) increases oral cancer risks. Dentists should be aware of some emerging risk factors for oral, and particularly oropharyngeal cancer such as the role of the human papillomavirus infection (HPV). Decreases in risk could be achieved by encouraging high fruit and vegetable consumption. Some controversies related to the aetiology of this disease also need clarification. The objective of this paper is to provide an opinion on these debated controversies.Keywords
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