A special report produced by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) on the primary and secondary prevention of oral cancer has determined that "cessation of tobacco smoking, alcohol consumption and areca nut use will contribute to significant reductions in the risk of oral cancer." Cancer of the lip and oral cavity is the 16th cause of mortality worldwide, with "a wide range of genetic, environmental, and behavioural factors" all contributing to oral cancer risk.
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Source mentioned: Bouvard V, Nethan ST, Singh D, at al. IARC Perspective on Oral Cancer Prevention. NEJM; Published online 18 October 2022. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMsr2210097
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