When obtaining a health history focusing on the patient's head, face, and neck, which of the following is particularly important in regard to risk of disease?
A. Past dental work
B. Use of alcohol and tobacco
C. History of tension headaches
D. Use of aspirin
ANS: B
Tobacco and/or EtOH use or abuse are the biggest risk factors for malignancies of the head and neck.
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