A silent culprit taking its toll on India – Firstpost

A silent culprit taking its toll on India – Firstpost

Oral cancer, a sinister disease silently wreaking havoc within the oral cavity, is becoming an imminent threat worldwide. The situation is particularly alarming in India, where it is the most prevalent form of cancer among males. India also bears the highest burden of lip, oral cavity cancer worldwide. Incidence of Lip and oral cavity cancers, … Read more

How smoking is increasing your chances of having a oral disease – Firstpost

How smoking is increasing your chances of having a oral disease – Firstpost

A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 8 million people die annually from smoking related complications. Despite efforts by governments and various organisations to create awareness about the dangers, around 1.3 billion people still use some form of tobacco and 80 per cent of them live in low to middle income … Read more

Why India has most oral cancer cases in South Asia – Firstpost

Why India has most oral cancer cases in South Asia – Firstpost

India has previously been dubbed the ‘cancer capital of the world.’ A recent study points out just how significant this health crisis has become. The research published in the leading medical journal The Lancet Oncology revealed that India accounted for a staggering 83,400 of the global 120,200 oral cancer cases reported in 2022. The study … Read more