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Summary of risk factors and prevention strategies of oral cancer
| Risk factors | Prevention strategies |
|---|---|
| Tobacco, smokeless tobacco | Probiotics |
| Alcohol consumption | Chemoprevention |
| HPV infection | Anti-inflammatory drugs |
| Inflammation | Cancer screening |
| Oral microbiome | Early detection |
| Genetic predisposition | Using biomarkers |
| Precancerous lesions | |
| Field cancerization |
