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The most potent risk factor in the development of oral cancer is alcohol intake and tobacco use. The risk factors include male gender, age over 55 year, ultraviolet light, Fanconi anemia, Dyskeratosis congenita, HPV infection, Graft-versus-host disease(GVHD), mouthwash and irritation from dentures. | The most potent risk factor in the development of oral cancer is alcohol intake and tobacco use. The risk factors include male gender, age over 55 year, ultraviolet light, Fanconi anemia, Dyskeratosis congenita, HPV infection, Graft-versus-host disease(GVHD), mouthwash and irritation from dentures. | ||
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**Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection | **Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection | ||
Infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV), especially HPV type16, also known as HPV-16. | Infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV), especially HPV type16, also known as HPV-16.<ref>{{Cite web | title =NIH Oral cancer risk factors| url =http://www.cancer.gov/types/head-and-neck/hp/oropharyngeal-treatment-pdq }}</ref> | ||
**Graft-versus-host disease(GVHD) | **Graft-versus-host disease(GVHD) | ||
**Immune system suppression | **Immune system suppression | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Simrat Sarai, M.D. [2]
Overview
The most potent risk factor in the development of oral cancer is alcohol intake and tobacco use. The risk factors include male gender, age over 55 year, ultraviolet light, Fanconi anemia, Dyskeratosis congenita, HPV infection, Graft-versus-host disease(GVHD), mouthwash and irritation from dentures.
Risk Factors
The most potent risk factor in the development of oral cancer is alcohol intake and tobacco use. The risk of developing oral cancer depends on the duration and frequency of tobacco use. About 70% of people diagnosed with oral cancer are heavy drinkers. This risk is higher for people who use both alcohol and tobacco. For people who smoke and drink heavily, the risk of oral cancer may be as high as 100% more than the risk for people who do not smoke or drink. Other risk factors include:
- Lifestyle
- Betel quid
- Genetics
- Genetic syndromes: Some inherited genetic mutations
- Fanconi anemia
- Dyskeratosis congenita:
- General
- Male Gender
- Ultraviolet light
- Age over 55 year
- Other risk factors
- Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection
Infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV), especially HPV type16, also known as HPV-16.[1]
- Graft-versus-host disease(GVHD)
- Immune system suppression
- Lichen Planus
- Unproven risk factors
- Mouthwash
- Irritation from dentures