AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE OF ORAL CANCER IN RURAL POPULATION
Journal Title: Harsukh Educational Charitable Society International Journal of Community Health and Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Background- Oral cancer is a major public health problem worldwide. Oral and pharyngeal cancers grouped Abstract together are the sixth most common cancers in the world. In a latest estimation, relative incidence of oral cancer around the world is about 263,861 in the year 2008. However, in Portugal the oral cancer was reported to be 6th most common cancer in males, wherein 777 fresh cases and 248 new cases amongst females. Materials and method-A questionnaire based descriptive survey carried out in which a total of 300 people were selected from the daily OPD who gave their consent and participated in this survey, this survey included patients who came seeking dental treatment at the institute from the rural areas. The questionnaire carried out which contained 10 questions regarding oral cancer awareness, knowledge and peoples approach towards a patient of oral cancer. Results The study population consisted of 44.3% females and 55.7% males with an average age of 34 years (range 12-80 years) 91.9% of the subjects said that they have heard about the oral cancer and 85.8 % people said that the main cause of oral cancer is smoking and chewing habits. Conclusion- The final goal of all programs is to decrease the incidence and frequency of disease and improve the effectiveness of treatment modalities. Community health workers, dental surgeons and allied medical professionals should take the initiatives to organize low-cost educational programmesthat are designed and launched to reach less privileged groups in our society.
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Gaurav Singh, Parul Singh
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