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Diet and selected stimulants as factors promoting carcinogenesis in oral cancer
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Diet and selected stimulants as factors promoting carcinogenesis in oral cancer

Authors

  • Magdalena Kras Stefan Zeromski Specialist Hospital, ul. Osiedle Na Skarpie 66, 31-913, Krakow https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5627-9333
  • Katarzyna Lelek Municipal Hospital in Rabka Zdroj, ul. Sloneczna 3 34-700 Rabka-Zdroj, Poland https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8079-821X
  • Dominika Poborowska Stefan Zeromski Specialist Hospital, ul. Osiedle Na Skarpie 66, 31-913, Krakow, Poland https://orcid.org/0009-0000-9139-2959
  • Katarzyna Polańska Stefan Zeromski Specialist Hospital, ul. Osiedle Na Skarpie 66, 31-913, Krakow, Poland https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4344-1177
  • Weronika Kahan Independent Public Health Care Complex in Proszowice, ul. Mikolaja Kopernika 13, 32-100, Proszowice, Poland https://orcid.org/0009-0001-1901-220X
  • Weronika Szafrańska Independent Public Health Care Complex in Minsk Mazowiecki, Szpitalna 37, 05-300 Minsk Mazowiecki https://orcid.org/0009-0004-3068-9977
  • Marta Wojaczek Stefan Zeromski Specialist Hospital, ul. Osiedle Na Skarpie 66, 31-913, Krakow, Poland https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7516-8151
  • Piotr Niedbał District Hospital in Chrzanow, ul. Topolowa 16, 32-500 Chrzanow, Poland https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5613-4702
  • Agnieszka Kosińska District Hospital in Chrzanow, ul. Topolowa 16, 32-500 Chrzanow, Poland https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3041-274X
  • Marcin Łata Hospital of the Order of Brothers Hospitallers of St. John of God in Katowice, ul Markiefki 87, 40-211 Katowice, Poland https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9725-2785

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12775/QS.2024.21.54332

Keywords

Oral cancer, Risk factors, Diet, Pro-inflammatory Diet, Polyphenols, Tobacco, Alcohol, Betel

Abstract

Introduction and purpose

Oral cancer belongs to a heterogeneous group of head and neck cancers. In many cases, it is detected at an advanced stage, which translates into a relatively high mortality rate among patients. For this reason, the identification of risk factors promoting carcinogenesis is of great importance in terms of prevention. The purpose of our study is to demonstrate the relationship between the type of diet consumed and the intake of stimulants and the risk of developing oral cancer.

State of knowledge

This article is an overview of selected dietary ingredients and stimulants - tobacco, alcohol and betel, presenting their possible effects on the oral area. We have presented both dietary products known for their harmfulness and those with health-promoting effects. 

Material and method

In our work, we focused on analyzing medical literature available on PubMed and Google Scholar. The sources we have chosen are based on studies conducted in epidemiology, biochemistry and oncology.

Summary

Dietary habits and ingested stimulants have a direct impact on the development of oral cancer. Depending on the content of various components, the diet may exhibit protective properties or promote carcinogenesis. On the other hand, chronic habitual use of certain substances has been found to be a strong factor in increasing the risk of oral malignancies. Therefore, efforts should be made to raise public awareness of the potential consequences of pro-inflammatory diets and stimulants intake.

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KRAS, Magdalena, LELEK, Katarzyna, POBOROWSKA, Dominika, POLAŃSKA, Katarzyna, KAHAN, Weronika, SZAFRAŃSKA, Weronika, WOJACZEK, Marta, NIEDBAŁ, Piotr, KOSIŃSKA, Agnieszka and ŁATA, Marcin. Diet and selected stimulants as factors promoting carcinogenesis in oral cancer. Quality in Sport. Online. 10 September 2024. Vol. 21, p. 54332. [Accessed 15 June 2025]. DOI 10.12775/QS.2024.21.54332.
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