The Crucial Role of Smoking Cessation in Preventing Oral Cancer

Oral cancer remains a significant public health concern globally, with smoking being a primary risk factor. Smoking cessation has been identified as a crucial intervention in reducing the incidence of oral cancer. This abstract reviews the impact of smoking cessation on oral cancer prevention, empha...

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Main Authors: Prabhu Manickam Natarajan, Bhuminathan Swamikannu, Rajan Rahe, Bindu Kamaraj, Loganathan Kamaraj, Veerakumar Ramachandran
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Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-12-01
Series:Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1306_24
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description Oral cancer remains a significant public health concern globally, with smoking being a primary risk factor. Smoking cessation has been identified as a crucial intervention in reducing the incidence of oral cancer. This abstract reviews the impact of smoking cessation on oral cancer prevention, emphasizing the benefits of quitting smoking in decreasing the risk of developing oral malignancies. Evidence suggests that smoking cessation not only reduces the immediate risk of oral cancer but also contributes to long-term health improvements. The mechanisms through which smoking cessation exerts its protective effects, including the reduction of carcinogenic exposure and enhancement of oral mucosal health, are discussed. Public health strategies and interventions aimed at promoting smoking cessation are also highlighted as essential components in oral cancer prevention efforts.
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spelling doaj-art-ad5ec82295ec4521a3bbb0e5ae3358352025-08-20T03:11:34ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences0976-48790975-74062024-12-0116Suppl 5S4245S424710.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1306_24The Crucial Role of Smoking Cessation in Preventing Oral CancerPrabhu Manickam NatarajanBhuminathan SwamikannuRajan RaheBindu KamarajLoganathan KamarajVeerakumar RamachandranOral cancer remains a significant public health concern globally, with smoking being a primary risk factor. Smoking cessation has been identified as a crucial intervention in reducing the incidence of oral cancer. This abstract reviews the impact of smoking cessation on oral cancer prevention, emphasizing the benefits of quitting smoking in decreasing the risk of developing oral malignancies. Evidence suggests that smoking cessation not only reduces the immediate risk of oral cancer but also contributes to long-term health improvements. The mechanisms through which smoking cessation exerts its protective effects, including the reduction of carcinogenic exposure and enhancement of oral mucosal health, are discussed. Public health strategies and interventions aimed at promoting smoking cessation are also highlighted as essential components in oral cancer prevention efforts.https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1306_24carcinogenic exposureoral canceroral mucosal healthpublic healthrisk reductionsmoking cessation
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Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
carcinogenic exposure
oral cancer
oral mucosal health
public health
risk reduction
smoking cessation
title The Crucial Role of Smoking Cessation in Preventing Oral Cancer
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oral cancer
oral mucosal health
public health
risk reduction
smoking cessation
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