Esophageal Cancer Causes
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
7. Poor oral hygiene
Since children, most of us have been told that oral hygiene is important to avoid tooth decay and gum disease. However, there are many more implications of poor oral hygiene.
Several studies have suggested an association between poor oral hygiene and esophageal cancer. A positive association between poor oral health indicators (i.e. poor dentition), poor oral hygiene practices (i.e. low frequency of daily tooth brushing), and esophageal squamous cell carcinoma risk has been confirmed in several studies worldwide.
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