Links between alcohol misuse and cancers of the head and neck
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Links between alcohol misuse and cancers of the head and neck
Abstract
Evidence of a causal relationship between alcohol consumption and cancers of the head and neck is increasing. Active health promotion could reduce morbidity and mortality as a consequence of cancers of the head and neck.
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