Burden of oral precancer and cancer among an indigenous tribal population of South India - An evaluative study.
Indian J Dent Res
; 33(3): 253-257, 2022.
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ABSTRACT
Context Oral cancer is of major concern in the Indian subcontinent and is found to be high among low socioeconomic groups. One such high-risk group is considered to be the tribal people, who are economically and socially marginalised. Aims:
The aim of the present study is to assess the prevalence of oral cancer and precancer lesions among the Narikurava population in Puducherry state, India. Methods andMaterial:
A total of 329 Narikurava tribal people were included in this study. Data was collected by clinical examination of the oral cavity by door-to-door screening. The oral cavity was examined for white/red lesions, ulcerative changes, leathery changes and tissue growths. Statistical Analysis Used Prevalence was calculated in terms of percentages. Descriptive statistics included the calculation of percentages, mean, and standard deviation.Results:
The prevalence of precancer in the population is 48.3%. The majority of the lesions were observed in the buccal mucosa 41.6% had white lesions, 9.1% had red lesions, 0.3% had ulcerations or growth, and 28.3% had leathery changes followed by the labial mucosa 0.6% had white lesions, 0.6% had red lesions, 0.3% had ulcerations or growth and 16.4% had leathery changes.Conclusions:
The present study observed a high prevalence of precancerous lesions among the Narikurava tribe. The main reason for the high prevalence is attributed to tobacco and tobacco-related habits. Hence, cancer control activities should be prioritised. Designing a model to detect precancer and cancer early and to constantly monitor the detected cases in such populations is of utmost importance.Palavras-chave
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Lesões Pré-Cancerosas
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Neoplasias Bucais
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Tabaco sem Fumaça
Tipo de estudo:
Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2022
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Article