WASHINGTON: A global study has revealed that one-third of oral cancer cases worldwide are linked to tobacco use or chewing gum.
According to a study published in Lancet Oncology, 120,000 people with oral cancer in 2022 had the condition caused by tobacco consumption and chewing gum.
Dr. Harriet Rumge, a scientist at the International Agency for Research on Cancer, said tobacco and tobacco products are available to consumers worldwide in many different forms and are linked to a number of diseases, including oral cancer.
“Our findings highlight the importance of prevention strategies to reduce the burden and use of these products on healthcare institutions,” he added.