The relationship between sugary drinks and oral cancer in women ==============================================

Sweet drinks are one of the most consumed items in the modern diet. Until now, these drinks were mostly associated with obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, but now a new study has shown that these types of drinks may also be associated with an increased risk of oral cancers, especially in women.

Key findings

This study, conducted on more than 160,000 women, found that women who consumed sugary drinks at least once a week had a five times higher risk of developing oral cavity cancer (OCC). Even in women who did not smoke or drink alcohol, regular consumption of sugary drinks was associated with a 5.46-fold increased risk of oral cancer.

Possible mechanisms of effect

Researchers believe that several factors may be involved in this relationship: Chronic inflammation caused by high sugar in the body Changes in the oral microbiome that play a key role in oral health - Increase in oxidative stress and damage to the DNA of oral cells

Conclusion and clinical recommendations

According to the results of this study, dentists and health professionals should warn patients about the consumption of sugary drinks during counseling sessions. It is also necessary for women to be aware of changes inside the mouth, chronic wounds or abnormal masses and take periodic dental examinations seriously.

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05/27/1404