Open AccessThe pesticides use and the risk for head and neck cancer: A review of case-control studies
Author(s) -
Augusto-César-Leal-da Silva Leonel,
Roberta Ferreti Bonan,
Mariana-Bitu-Ramos Pinto,
Luiz Paulo Kowalski,
Danyel Elias da Cruz Pérez
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
medicina oral, patología oral y cirugía bucal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.644
H-Index - 56
eISSN - 1698-6946
pISSN - 1698-4447
DOI - 10.4317/medoral.23962
Subject(s) - medicine , checklist , environmental health , head and neck cancer , larynx , pesticide , cancer , surgery , psychology , agronomy , biology , cognitive psychology
Tobacco, alcohol consumption, and HPV infection are the most common risk factors for head and neck cancer (HNC). Despite of this, recent evidences are growing on the association between long-term exposure to pesticides and the risk of chronic diseases, including different types of cancer. The present review evaluated in current literature evidence of an association between exposure to pesticides and the occurrence of HNCs.