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Tobacco puts 1 in 10 at oral cancer risk among Nicobarese in India

A study on Car Nicobar Island revealed that nearly 10% of Nicobarese adults have oral lesions potentially leading to cancer, primarily linked to high smokeless tobacco and alcohol consumption. Researchers found these concerning rates concentrated within this specific community, highlighting urgent needs for targeted screening and cessation programs.

20 Jan 2026 11:31 am