Posts Tagged ‘drinking’
Smokers and drinkers would be more likely to give up if they knew about mouth cancer risks, poll finds
A poll has found that smokers and heavy drinkers would be more likely to quit or cut down if they were aware of the risks of mouth cancer. In a survey conducted by the Oral Health Foundation and Denplan, 50% of smokers said that they would give up if they knew that smoking increased the […]
Change4Life Adverts Highlight Mouth Cancer Risk
The government’s Change 4 Life campaign, which encourages people to live a healthier lifestyle in order to reduce their risk of medical conditions, is warning people against the dangers of drinking too much alcohol. In recent weeks, figures have emerged highlighting the number of people who are drinking too much, with many of those unaware […]
Daily Drinking Trebles the Risk of Oral Cancer
The government is set to launch adverts to discourage people from drinking on a regular basis, after it was revealed that drinking just two glasses of wine or strong beer each day trebles the risk of oral cancer. The adverts are designed to raise awareness of the causes and symptoms of oral cancer, as well […]
Youngsters risking their oral health
Young people are putting their oral health at risk according to statistics released by the NHS Information Centre. The figures show that nearly half of 11 to 15 year olds have consumed alcohol and 27 percent of youngsters admit to smoking, a proportion which is higher than the adult population. More than half of participants […]
