Release date: 2007-11-29
A recent study published in the International Journal of Cancer has revealed a strong link between the use of smokeless tobacco and hypopharyngeal cancer. The research highlights that products such as chewing tobacco, nasal smoking grass, and other similar forms significantly increase the risk of this type of cancer.
Dr. Amir Sapkota from the Indian Cancer Center led a comprehensive investigation involving 1,024 patients diagnosed with various head and neck cancers, along with 718 healthy controls. The findings showed a clear association between smokeless tobacco use and hypopharyngeal cancer, but not with laryngeal cancer.
Specifically, the study found that using nasal inhalers increased the risk by 2.85 times, while users of pan, zarda, and gutka faced even higher risks—3.34, 3.58, and 4.59 times higher, respectively. These results underscore the dangers of what many people mistakenly consider to be a safer alternative to smoking.
The researchers also noted a growing concern in India, where the incidence of upper respiratory tract cancers is on the rise. This trend is partly driven by the widespread belief that smokeless tobacco is less harmful than cigarettes. In North America, the increasing popularity of these products among younger generations further reinforces the need for public awareness and education about their health risks.
As more people turn to smokeless tobacco under the assumption of safety, it's crucial to recognize the real dangers it poses. This study serves as a reminder that no form of tobacco use is without risk, and that prevention and education remain key in reducing cancer rates worldwide.
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