Causes and risk factors
Risk factors for laryngeal cancer
The exact cause of laryngeal cancer is not yet known; however, there are certain risk factors that may increase a person’s chance of developing cancer:
- Tobacco use.
- Alcohol abuse.
- Poor nutrition.
- GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease).
- Human papillomavirus (HPV).
- Weakened immune system.
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