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    Head and neck cancer ranks fifth among all cancer types. The annual incidence worldwide is 550,000 cases with over 300,000 deaths each year. The most common type is squamous cell carcinoma, accounting for 85% of cases. Lifestyle risk factors that contribute to head and neck cancer include tobacco use, alcohol consumption, HPV infection, prolonged sun exposure, radiation exposure, poor diet, and occupational exposure to carcinogens. Prevention strategies involve quitting smoking, moderate alcohol consumption, safe sex practices, sun protection, wearing protective masks during toxic exposures, good oral hygiene, and a balanced diet.

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    Head and neck cancer ranks fifth among all cancer types. The annual incidence worldwide is 550,000 cases with over 300,000 deaths each year. The most common type is squamous cell carcinoma, accounting for 85% of cases. Lifestyle risk factors that contribute to head and neck cancer include tobacco use, alcohol consumption, HPV infection, prolonged sun exposure, radiation exposure, poor diet, and occupational exposure to carcinogens. Prevention strategies involve quitting smoking, moderate alcohol consumption, safe sex practices, sun protection, wearing protective masks during toxic exposures, good oral hygiene, and a balanced diet.

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    Head and neck cancer ranks fifth among all cancer types. The annual incidence worldwide is 550,000 cases with over 300,000 deaths each year. The most common type is squamous cell carcinoma, accounting for 85% of cases. Lifestyle risk factors that contribute to head and neck cancer include tobacco use, alcohol consumption, HPV infection, prolonged sun exposure, radiation exposure, poor diet, and occupational exposure to carcinogens. Prevention strategies involve quitting smoking, moderate alcohol consumption, safe sex practices, sun protection, wearing protective masks during toxic exposures, good oral hygiene, and a balanced diet.

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    Current lifestyle changes related to Head

    and Neck Cancer


    Head and neck carcinoma ranks fifth among cancer
    types, patient survival rates have not changed
    significantly due the vast lifestyle changes
    implemented over the past years.

    There are more than 30 areas in the head and


    neck where cancer can develop.
    The annual incidence of cases The most common type is
    worldwide is 550,000 with over Squamous cell carcinoma
    300,000 deaths each year.
    ARE YOU AT RISK presented in about 85% cases.

    Tobacco use had risen from 1.050 Poor oral hygiene and a diet low
    billion in 2000 to 1.093 billion in 2018 in vitamin A and B can raise a
    Tobacco contains nitrosamines and person's risk of head and neck
    polycyclic hydrocarbons carcinogens cancer
    increasing the risk of cancer.

    Alcohol consumed per year increased


    Developing industries has led to an
    by as much as 70% from 20,999 to
    increased risk of inhaling asbestos
    35,676 million liters per year. Alcohol
    wood dust paint fumes and certain
    acts as a solvent to enhance mucosal
    chemicals.
    exposure to carcinogens

    Sexual activity with a person


    Epstein Barr virus plays a role in
    who has HPV is the most
    the development of nasopharyngeal
    common way someone gets
    cancer
    HPV.

    Prolonged sun exposure is linked to Exposure to radiation is associated


    cancer in the lip area as well as skin with salivary gland cancer
    cancer of the head and neck.

    1. Quit smoking and use of tobacco in any form.


    2. Consume alcohol in moderation.
    PREVENTION???

    3. Practice safe sex and get vaccinated for HPV infection


    as per guidelines.
    4. Avoid staying out in the sun for an extended period.
    5. Wear a protective face mask if exposed to toxic fumes
    ?

    or dust maintain a good oral hygiene.


    6. Intake of a balanced diet is a must.

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