Current considerations on aging and oral cancer

Abstract

Aging is a dynamic process, of morphological, functional, psychological and biochemical modifications that begin from birth and are developed through life. In the way toward aging some transformations take place in organs and systems, reason why the risk of suffering from diseases and physical handicaps increases, and along with it, setting goals to improve the elderly health arose as a necessity. Taking into account that oral cancer is related to this process, an exhaustive literature review aimed at deepening in the knowledge on the topic was carried out.

Keywords

• envejecimiento, adulto mayor, cáncer bucal.