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Tobacco, alcohol raises risk of head and neck cancers by 35-fold: Experts
Updated On: 18 March, 2024 11:39 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Head and Neck Cancer typically consists of anatomical sub-sites like tongue, mouth, other parts of the pharynx like oropharynx, nasopharynx, hypopharynx, salivary glands, nasal cavity and larynx (voice box)
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Tobacco and alcohol are the two major reasons behind the rising cases of head and neck cancers (HNC) in India, accounting for a 35-times higher risk, experts said on Sunday.
HNC typically consists of anatomical sub-sites like tongue, mouth, other parts of the pharynx like oropharynx, nasopharynx, hypopharynx, salivary glands, nasal cavity, larynx (voice box), etc.
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