Oral cancer and its main risk factors in adolescents: a social problem of science
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Oral Cancer, Risk Factors, Adolescents, Social Problem of ScienceAbstract
The incidence of oral cancer has been increasing alarmingly, and although it is more prevalent in older adults, a growing incidence has been seen in increasingly younger populations. Adolescents not only begin to experience physical and emotional changes, but are also exposed to various risk factors that can contribute to the onset and adverse outcome of this type of cancer. A qualitative research was carried out with the objective of analizing the main risk factors associated with the appearance of oral cancer in adolescents as a social problem of science. Empirical methods (documentary analysis) and theoretical methods (analytical-synthetic, inductive-deductive, historical-logical analysis) were used to conduct the research. The intersection of factors such as tobacco and alcohol use, HPV infections, social inequalities, cultural behaviors, and poor oral hygiene practices in adolescence paint a complex picture that cannot be ignored. It is imperative to address these risk factors through education, prevention, and access to health services.
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