Table 2 Risk factors for Oral Cancer
From: Oral cancer awareness of undergraduate medical and dental students
Tobacco smoking | Dietary factors |
|---|---|
Smokeless tobacco use |    Diet low in iron |
Betel quid chewing |    Diet low in vitamin A |
Alcohol consumption |    Diet low in vitamin C |
UV light exposure |    High fat diet |
Viral factors | Dental factors |
Immunosuppression |    Chronic irritation from jagged teeth |
Chronic infection | Â |
Occupation |    'Poor dental condition' (poor oral hygiene/number of missing teeth >= 11) |