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Oral cancer in India
Cecily S Ray1, Prakash C Gupta1
1Healis Sekhsaria Institute for Public Health, Navi Mumbai, India.
Oral Diseases
|July 1, 2024
Summary
Oral cancer (OC) incidence in India is rising due to increasing use of carcinogenic tobacco and areca nut products. Enhanced preventive strategies and public awareness are crucial for controlling this disease.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Oncology
Background:
- Oral cancer (OC) poses a significant health burden in India.
- Key risk factors include tobacco and areca nut consumption.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail the epidemiological status of oral cancer in India.
- To review risk factors, prevention, treatment, and monitoring of OC.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of national incidence and mortality data (2016, 2020).
- Inclusion of data from the National Cancer Registry Project (2012-2016).
- Review of scientific literature and relevant reports.
Main Results:
- Tobacco and areca nut are primary OC risk factors.
- Past interventions reduced tobacco use, but rising popularity of combined products increases incidence.
- Despite tobacco control laws, evasion of bans on carcinogenic products is a concern.
Conclusions:
- Oral cancer incidence is increasing in India.
- Awareness regarding quitting habits and screening remains low.
- Urgent implementation of preventive measures is necessary.
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