Who is more susceptible to oral cancer ?

Smokers, alcoholics: Tobacco + alcohol consumption is underlying over 95 % of all head and neck cancers.

Younger adults now: For many years oral cancer has been found mainly in older people who smoke and drink too much. However, the demographics of oral cancer has changes due to the impact of the hpv transmitted via oral sex. Now, they are finding the rate of oral cancer is increasing most in the young adult population.

Many factors: Tobacco usage and oral cancer have a high correlation. If a person uses alcohol as well as a tobacco habit this will further increase the susceptibility of developing oral cancer. When you see your heath care provider they should screen you for oral cancer.