A Retrospective Correlational Analysis Between Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma And Tobacco Habit: A Hospital Based Survey
Journal Title: Harsukh Educational Charitable Society International Journal of Community Health and Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common form of carcinoma of oral cavity and ranks 12th Abstract most common cancer globally. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of oral squamous cell carcinoma among patients with habit of any form of tobacco of various age groups and to establish the most common site of oral cancer. Materials and Method: A retrospective study was conducted among 200 patients reporting to the institution with habit of tobacco. All the details from the patient was recorded in a predesigned proforma and was analysed using Chi square test. Results: In our study, 200 patients reported over a period of 1 year, 80 females and 120 males. The most common age group affected were in the 5th and 6th decade of life. 90% of the patients were tobacco consumers. Gingiva and buccal mucosa were the commonly affected sites. Conclusion: Tobacco consumption is regarded as the most common risk factor associated with oral cancer. The incidence of oral squamous cancer was found to be more in men than in women
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Vasudha Kak, YK Singla, Sandeep Sidhu, Jyoti Gupta, Fatinderjit Singh
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