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Tobacco and OSCC Risk Factors by Revri is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Tobacco contains addictive components like nicotine and releases carcinogens that increase the risk of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Other tobacco products also increase OSCC risk, such as bidis, cigars, pipes, reverse smoking, smokeless tobacco, and snuff. Alcohol consumption increases OSCC risk, with the greatest risk for heavy drinkers and those who consume hard liquors. The combined effect of alcohol and tobacco on OSCC risk is greater than their individual effects. Betel nut chewing, which is a

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Revri
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