Posts Tagged ‘HPV virus’
London dental hygienist raises awareness of link between oral cancer and HPV
A dental hygienist from London is raising awareness of the potential consequences of having unprotected sex. Anna Middleton, founder of the London Hygienist, is keen to ensure people understand the link between HPV and oral cancer, as the number of cases increases in young people. Many people are aware of the risk of STIs when […]
Brits Need To Learn About HPV Oral Cancer Risk
In recent years, studies have shown that HPV (the human papilloma virus) could be a major risk factor for oral cancer and a reason why the number of cases of the disease has increased significantly among young people; however, a new survey has revealed that most people are unaware that HPV has any link with […]
Men More Likely to have Oral Cancer Viral Infection
An American study has revealed that men are more likely to have the HPV (human papilloma virus), which has been identified as a major risk factor for oral cancer. The Journal of the American Medical Association study revealed that of the 5,500 people assessed, around 10 percent of men had HPV, in comparison to just […]
Oral Cancer Cases Exceed 6,000 Per Year for the First Time
The number of new cases of oral cancer has topped 6,000 per year. Figures revealed that there were 6,200 new cases of oral cancer diagnosed last year, with two thirds of cases affecting men. Representatives from Cancer Research UK have attributed the increased number of cases to the prevalence of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), […]
Calls for Review on HPV Vaccination Programme
Some health experts are calling for the Department of Health to review the current HPV vaccination programme and consider expanding the programme to include teenage boys, as well as girls. The human papilloma virus, known as the HPV, has been identified as a major risk factor for cervical cancer, but studies have also shown that […]
Dentists Call for Better Sex Education to Raise Awareness of HPV
Dentists have called for better sex education for children and teenagers, to raise awareness of one of the most common sexually transmitted infections, the human papilloma virus, known as the HPV. A study conducted by the British Dental Health Foundation has revealed that 20% of parents have no intention of talking to their children about […]
