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Prevalence of Potentially Malignant Disorders in Tobacco Consuming Population: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
Heena Shaikh1, Arifa Bakerywala2, Ojasvi Razdan3
1General Dentist BDS, Post Grad. Diploma in Hospital & Healthcare Management, Masters in Healthcare Leadership, Canada.
Aim:
The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) among individuals in the northern population of India who have a habit of using tobacco.
Materials And Methods:
The study population consisted of residents over 18 years old from that specific area. Every patient included in the study had been diagnosed with OPMDs. A self-structured questionnaire was developed, which included details about the participant's socio-demographic characteristics, dietary habits, medical history, oral health, adverse habits, and clinical profile.
Results:
Out of the entire study population, 60 patients were found to have OPMD. The prevalence rates for leukoplakia, erythroplakia, and oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) were 3.90%, 0.10%, and 4.02%, respectively. Significant factors among all tobacco users included the type of tobacco, age group, and gender, after adjusting for baseline characteristics and risk factors.
Conclusion:
There was a significant association found between the use of smokeless tobacco and OPMDs.
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