Causes of Throat Cancer

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CAUSES OF THROAT CANCER
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TOBACCO USE
Smoking tobacco (cigarettes, cigars, pipes) and
smokeless tobacco (such as chewing tobacco or
snuff) are major risk factors for throat cancer.
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ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION
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HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS (HPV) INFECTION
Certain strains of HPV, particularly HPV-16, have
been linked to throat cancer, particularly in the
tonsils and base of the tongue.
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POOR DIET
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EXPOSURE TO ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
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GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD)
Chronic acid reflux, which can damage the lining
of the oesophagus, may increase the risk of
developing throat cancer.
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AGE AND GENDER
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GENETIC FACTORS
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HOW CAN PLUNES HEALTHCARE HELP?
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