The study aimed to examine the increasing prevalence of oral cavity cancer in young people ... The sample size was also limited to women, so a more extensive study that includes men would be ...

limited action has been taken to address global oral health issues. Without significant intervention, this trend is likely to persist, according to research recently published in The Lancet.

A greater intake of sugar-sweetened beverages was tied to a higher risk for oral cavity cancer, or OCC, in women, a longitudinal study in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery showed.Such findings ...

The study is particularly significant as cases of oral cavity cancer are rising rapidly, especially among younger individuals who do not smoke or drink and have no other clear risk factors.