Tobacco use is directly related to a variety of medical problems including cancer,low-birth weight, pulmonary and cardiac diseases. New research in the UK has revealed that smokers are unconcerned with the effect of their habit on the oral cavity. It is estimated that about 4,300 new cases of oral cancer occur in the UK every year and a majority of them are linked to smoking. Research conducted by dental plan provider Denplan shows that smoking and drinking increases the risk of oral cancer by 30 times.
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