| Autor: |
Xing-Hong Zhou, Ying Huang, Chao Yuan, Shu-Guo Zheng, Jian-Guo Zhang, Xiao-Ming Lv, Jie Zhang |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2022 |
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| Zdroj: |
BMC Oral Health, Vol 22, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2022) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
1472-6831 |
| DOI: |
10.1186/s12903-022-02398-6 |
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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. |
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