Leukoplakia Risk Factors
What are the risk factors that lead to this condition? Are you at risk of getting Leukoplakia? Below you'll find information on each of the known risk factors for this condition.
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Leukoplakia Risks
These risk factors increase your chance of developing leukoplakia. Tell your doctor if you have any of these risk factors:
- Age: older than 65
- Sex:
- More men than women get leukoplakia.
- In women, the condition more often develops into cancer.
- Lifestyle:
- Tobacco use (especially smokeless tobacco)
- Long-time Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism use
- Having a weakened immune system (eg, HIV)
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