Trends in the Incidence of Oropharyngeal Cancers in the United States

Conclusion
The observation that the incidence of oropharyngeal SCCa is increasing among younger white males, despite a reduction in tobacco usage in the United States, is consistent with HPV as the source. Primary and secondary prevention strategies may be warranted in this population.

Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - May 31, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Enomoto, L. M., Bann, D. V., Hollenbeak, C. S., Goldenberg, D. Tags: Head and Neck Surgery Source Type: research