Use of Tobacco and Arecanut, a Risk for Oral Premalignant Disorders in India.
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2019, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: According to World Health Organization, of the diagnosed oral cancer worldwide around 40% occur in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Methods: 100 Patients of either sex with clinical features suggestive of benign, premalignant intraoral pathologies and fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria were taken up for the study. Written informed consent was obtained prior to enrolment into the study. Results: Tobacco chewing and supari (areca-nut) chewing was significantly higher in premalignant conditions (Leukoplakia) than benign lesions. No significant difference in smoking and alcohol consumption between premalignant conditions and benign lesions. Conclusion: Tobacco chewing and arecanut (supari) consumption was significantly higher in premalignant lesions than benign lesions.
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Deep Chand
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