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FAMILY AND ORAL CANCER
ABSTRACT
Considering that the family participates in the initiation of social behaviors of the individuals, the present study
had the purpose to investigate its participation in the adoption of habits considered as risk factors of cancer. The sociodemographic
profile of the studied population (32 women suffering from oral cancer) was representative of social poverty.
Amongst the risk factors associated to the illness were: tobacco, alcohol, and the use of dental prostheses. It was concluded
that the family, through processes of social learning and identification, plaid and important role on the adoption of the risk
attitudes.
Key words: oral cancer, risk factors, family relations.
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