A study of cases of cancer of the mouth and pharynx showed that such cancers are associated with cirrhosis of the liver, and independently with heavy alcohol consumption and smoking. These findings occur much less frequently among Jews. The authors conclude that there is a significant relationship between heavy alcohol consumption and smoking, and cancer of the mouth and pharynx.
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