A survey of the awareness and knowledge of oral cancer among residents in Beijing.
BMC Oral Health
; 22(1): 367, 2022 08 28.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The present study aimed to investigate oral cancer awareness and its related knowledge among residents in Beijing.METHODS:
A questionnaire survey was conducted among Beijing residents concerning their knowledge of oral cancer, and its prevention and treatment.RESULTS:
A total of 3055 questionnaires were completed, 45.8% by males and 54.2% by females. The ages of the respondents ranged from 15 to 93 years; 12.4% were smokers, 1.1% chewed betel nuts, and 82.5% brushed their teeth at least twice a day. Lung cancer was heard of by the most respondents, followed by gastric cancer and liver cancer; oral cancer was the least heard of. More than 60% of respondents were unaware of the risk factors and early signs of oral cancer.CONCLUSIONS:
This survey demonstrated a general lack of public awareness and knowledge about oral cancer. Specific measures should be taken to improve public awareness of oral cancer and its prevention and treatment.Palavras-chave
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Neoplasias Bucais
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Fumar
Tipo de estudo:
Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
BMC Oral Health
Assunto da revista:
ODONTOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2022
Tipo de documento:
Article