Dysplasia and Oral Cancer 1 Flashcards
1
Q
what is used for classifying cancer
A
international classification of disease for oncology
2
Q
what are the high risk sites for mouth cancer
A
floor of mouth
lateral border of tongue
retromolar regions
soft and hard palate
gingivae
buccal mucosa
tonsillar areas
3
Q
what is the risk level for smokers who dont drink
A
x2
4
Q
what is the risk level for drinkers
A
x2
5
Q
what is the risk level for smokers who drink
A
x5
6
Q
what factor of drinking increases cancer risk
A
frequency
7
Q
what is the risk level for worse socioeconomic status
A
x2
8
Q
what is the risk level for paan
A
x3
9
Q
what are the risk factors for oral cancer
A
smoking
alcohol
socioeconomic - low education attainment and low income
diet
poor oral health
sexual activity - more sexual partners
