He oral cancer It affects around 5,100 new people each year.
Approximately 1,200 people die from oral cancer each year.
Around 50% of these deaths is due to a late diagnosis.
The 75% occurs in males and the 25% occurs in females.
The most frequently affected area is the language.
There are risk factors as:
- alcohol consumption
- tobacco
- the rubbing of ill-fitting dentures
- some viral infections
How to prevent oral cancer?
- maintain good oral hygiene
- eat fruits and vegetables
- reduce tobacco and alcohol consumption
- regular dental checkups
- oral self-exploration (www.canceroral.es)