Epidemiology of Head and Neck Cancer

Eleni Rettig; Gypsyamber D'Souza

doi:10.1016/j.soc.2015.03.001

Epidemiology of Head and Neck Cancer

Eleni Rettig, Gypsyamber D'Souza

Bloomberg School of Public Health

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Abstract

This article discusses risk factors, incidence trends, and prognostic considerations for head and neck cancer (HNC). The primary causes of HNC are tobacco and alcohol use, and human papillomavirus (HPV). Tobacco-related HNC incidence rates are decreasing in countries where tobacco use has declined. HPV-HNC, which occurs primarily in the oropharynx and is associated with sexual behaviors, has been increasing over the past several decades, among white men in particular. The prognosis for HNC overall has improved slightly since the 1990s, and is influenced by site, stage, and HPV status. Prognosis for HPV-HNC is significantly better than for HPV-negative disease.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	379-396
Number of pages	18
Journal	Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America
Volume	24
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soc.2015.03.001
State	Published - Jul 1 2015

Keywords

Alcohol
Epidemiology
Head and neck cancer
Human papillomavirus
Tobacco

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Surgery
Oncology

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