Primary cause of larynx cancer is

Primary cause of larynx cancer is Correct Answer <span style="">Smoking</span>

Concept:-

  • Larynx cancer: growth or mass in the larynx that invades and damages nearby tissues and organs.

Causes of larynx cancer:

  • Cigarette smoking is the main cause
  • Tobacco use is the most important risk factor for head and neck cancer (including cancer of the larynx and hypopharynx).
  • Alcoholism
  • Occupational risk factors: asbestos, wound dust, mustard gas, and petroleum products.
  • Inhalation of noxious fumes
  • Chronic laryngitis and voice abuse

Signs and symptoms:

  • Voice changes
  • Hemoptysis
  • Dyspnea
  • Weight loss
  • Mass in neck
  • Dysphagia
  • Pain in throat 

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Many more people who smoke develop lung cancer than do those who do not smoke. In the face of this evidence, how could a cigarette company representative argue against the conclusion that cigarette smoking cause lung cancer? To answer to the question, the representative could most likely say that