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Poor Diet Quality Linked to Oral Cancer

Large prospective cohort data showed stronger associations among women without substantial tobacco or alcohol exposure.

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  • Andrea Surnit

  • June 5, 2026

  • 3 min

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    Lower adherence to healthy dietary patterns may increase the risk of oral cavity cancer in women, particularly nonsmokers and light drinkers.

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    The study analyzed data from over 210,000 patients across three US cohorts, with a follow-up period of 30 years.

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    226 cases of oral cavity cancer were identified, with 124 among women and 102 among men during the follow-up.

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    Women in the lowest adherence quartiles to the Prudent and Alternative Healthy Eating Index–2010 had 1.86 and 2.17 times the likelihood of oral cavity cancer.

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    No significant associations were found between dietary patterns and oral cavity cancer risk among men in the study.

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Poor Diet Quality Linked to Oral Cancer

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • June 5, 2026

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