Oral (mouth) cancer, classified under head-and-neck cancers, continues to be a major health concern in India. Recent statistics show approximately 77,000 new cases and over 52,000 related deaths this year alone.
Who’s Most at Risk?
The disease most often affects men over 40. Key risk factors include tobacco use (smoking or chewing), alcohol, betel-nut products, and prolonged sun exposure to the lips.
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