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Pandya, Divya, Banerjee, Anwesha, Dutta, Kaushik, Maitra, Arpita, Biswas, Anwesha, Puttannavar, Rekha, Mukherji, Ishan, Chatterjee, Raj Shekhar |
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Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research; 2024 Supplement, Vol. 18, p18-18, 2/3p |
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Introduction: Tobacco consumption is one of the most serious public health threats globally and is emerging as pandemic. Data from World Health Organisation proves that about 5 million people die prematurely per year around the globe due to tobacco use with India being a leading nation among tobacco users. Aim: To evaluate the most prevalent tobacco habit and the oral Potentially Malignant Disorders (PMDs) among the tobacco users and assessment of prevalence rate of awareness and change in various habits in relation to similar studies conducted in past in Eastern zone. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted over a period of six months, wherein all the patients visiting the OPD were assessed and questioned for Tobacco related habits. A detailed history about the duration and frequency of the habit and the type of tobacco and the predominant reason for its consumption among males and females were recorded and evaluated for the evidence of PMDs. Patients below the age of 13 years and with systemic/metabolic disorder with oral manifestations were excluded from the study. Results: The results of the study revealed that the tobacco consumption was more prevalent in males than in females. Most prevalent tobacco habit was chewing tobacco with slaked lime followed by smoking then mixed tobacco. Most common age group affected was 20-50 years and tobacco pouch keratosis were most prevalent lesion followed by leukoplakia. Conclusion: This study imparted us the particulars of association of Oral PMDs in different kinds of tobacco users thus reducing the chances of morbidity and mortality associated with them due to their asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic nature which remains unnoticed till advanced stages due to relative lack of awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco usage even in current times of social media, thus guiding physicians to provide better patient care at an early stage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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