Can mouth cancer be prevented?

Dr. De Vizio of Colgate answered:
You can reduce your risk for mouth cancer by following these healthy habits:
- Don't smoke or chew tobacco.
- Don't abuse alcohol. Most experts agree that women should limit their alcohol consumption to one drink per day, while men should have no more than two drinks a day.
- Limit your time in the sun. When you spend an extended period outdoors, wear lip balm with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30.
- Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.
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