Prevalence of Potentially Malignant Disorders in Tobacco Consuming Population: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
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 a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2024-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_376_24 |
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| Summary: | 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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| ISSN: | 0976-4879 0975-7406 |