Rising Mouth Cancer Burden in India Linked to Alcohol, Tobacco Use
- Context: About 62% of mouth cancer cases in India are caused by alcohol consumption and tobacco use, including smokeless forms like gutkha, khaini, and paan.
- Research Conducted by
- Centre for Cancer Epidemiology and Homi Bhabha National Institute
- 6 out of 10 people suffering from mouth cancer are affected due to frequent intake of alcohol and tobacco products.
- States at Risk
- High alcohol prevalence: Arunachal Pradesh (26%)
- Low alcohol prevalence: Gujarat (4%)
