A survey on urban adult addiction pattern

• Main Authors: Shradha G Jaiswal, Digpal Dharkar, Rajeev Shrivastav
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
• Series: Journal of Radiation and Cancer Research
• Subjects: Alcohol; precancerous lesions; questionnaire; tobacco
• Online Access: http://www.journalrcr.org/article.asp?issn=2588-9273;year=2019;volume=10;issue=1;spage=72;epage=76;aulast=Jaiswal

Introduction: Oral cancer is a multifactorial disease, which is largely preventable. Awareness about cancer and its risk factors and symptoms can lead to prevention and early clinical diagnosis. Proper monitoring of the high-risk population along with periodic follow-up and deaddiction protocol can help reduce the incidence of oral cancer and lead to an early clinical diagnosis. Materials and Methods: A pretested questionnaire was the primary tool of the study. It had a total of 24 questions which were divided into three categories which would analyze the awareness, habits, and symptoms. Results: We found a statistically significant correlation between habits and symptoms and also between habit, age, and awareness. Conclusion: The study emphasizes the need for improving awareness and self-assessment of oral symptoms for early detection of precancerous lesions.