Clients over age 60 who smoke are the fastest growing segment of the oral cancer population. Human papilloma virus 16 (HPV 16) is responsible for the increased risk for oral cancer especially in the tonsillar area.

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Accordin g to the Oral Cancer Foundation, clients age < 50 years who do not smoke comprise the fastest growing segment of the oral cancer population. The growing numbers are thought to be related to the human papilloma virus 16 ( HPV 16 ) which causes oral cancer in the tonsils and tonsillar pillar areas.

Clients Over Age 60 Who Smoke Are the Fastest Growing