Quitting Tobacco Slashes Oral Cancer Risk by Over 60%: Study Reveals

• A study by Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) found that stopping tobacco use reduces oral cavity cancer risk by over 60%.
• The research, conducted across five TMC cancer centers from 2010-2022, included men and women aged 19-75 years.
• Quitting smoking reduced oral cancer risk by 61% and chewing tobacco by 42% after 10 years compared to continuous users.
• While quitting significantly lowers risk, it never reaches the level of those who have never consumed tobacco, emphasizing prevention.
• The findings provide strong evidence for motivational counseling and policy development to encourage tobacco cessation.