Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted disease causing genital warts and cervical cancer, as well as cancers of the vulva, vagina and anus. An estimated 10,000 cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. each year.

Phoenix is comprised of many cultures and ethnicities. Eating habits and oral habits vary among various cultures, and these habits may affect overall oral health. Betel nut is a gourmet fruit that is popularly chewed in Asia. According to Dr. Ray Sahelian, the fruit acts as a psychoactive drug and gives a person a feeling of stress reduction, feelings of well-being and heightened awareness. The 2009 U.S. Census Bureau shows that Asians comprise 2.6 percent of the Arizona population. Thus, it is important to know that betel nut is a major cause of oral cancer and is the fourth most commonly abused substance in the world.

Phoenix is comprised of many cultures and ethnicities. Eating habits and oral habits vary among various cultures, and these habits may affect overall oral health. Betel nut is a gourmet fruit that is popularly chewed in Asia. According to Dr. Ray Sahelian, the fruit acts as a psychoactive drug and gives a person a feeling of stress reduction, feelings of well-being and heightened awareness. The 2009 U.S. Census Bureau shows that Asians comprise 2.6 percent of the Arizona population. Thus, it is important to know that betel nut is a major cause of oral cancer and is the fourth most commonly abused substance in the world.

[Question] ||| "Is it true that there is a link to oral cancer and the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)?