40% of cancer cases in the country are associated with head and neck, people over the age of 50 are at high risk, these 3 things to keep in mind

• Such cases of cancer are more common in men than women
• Tobacco contains 300 types of substances that cause cancer

India has the highest incidence of head and neck cancer. It accounts for more than 40% of all cancer cases in the country. Symptoms such as eating problems and changes in voice indicate that cancer needs to be diagnosed.

Cancer expert of Indraprastha Apollo Hospital Dr. According to Praveen Garg, such cases of cancer are more common in men than women. Men over the age of 50 should consult a doctor immediately if they notice any changes in their body.

World Cancer Day is celebrated on February 4 every year. Find out today what causes head and neck cancer to increase and how to prevent it.

There are 3 things you need to understand to prevent cancer

1. First of all, find out why cases are increasing

Cancer expert Dr. According to Praveen Garg, alcohol and tobacco are the biggest cause of 75 per cent of head and neck cancers. People who consume both of these things are at increased risk.

Tobacco is consumed in two ways. First chewing tobacco, in the form of gutkha, khaini, cigarettes or beedi. Another aromatic beetle leaves and nuts that humans chew in their mouths.

2. What symptoms should a doctor consult?

Nicotine in tobacco can cause a person to get used to it and not break the habit. It contains 300 types of substances that cause cancer.

3. What is head and throat cancer and how to prevent it?

Experts say that chewing tobacco or any other leaf can release nicotine in the mouth. This causes the gums to deteriorate and has a detrimental effect on the process of salivation. The carcinogenic substances present in tobacco reach the body and this is where the cancer starts, this is one of the ways that nicotine reaches the body. It can also be caused by the smell of cigarettes, tobacco and second-hand smoke.

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4. Tobacco users in India are not less, so the cases are not less

A lot of people think that processed tobacco found in America and Norway does not cause cancer but it is not. Scientists are still looking for ways to prevent cancer. But there was no success. The risk of cancer can be reduced only by staying away from tobacco and its products and alcohol.