statistics Flashcards
1
Q
incidence laryngeal cancer
A
about 12,000 new cases per year
2
Q
% laryngeal cancer compared to other
A
less than 2% of all cancers laryngeal
3
Q
Prevalence of laryngeal cancer
A
60,000
4
Q
Incidence total laryngectomy per year
A
about 5000-7000
5
Q
Male vs female ratio
A
6:1
6
Q
Which race has most cases?
A
Black males, then white males
7
Q
average age of person w/ laryngeal cancer?
A
63 years
8
Q
Artificial larynx types
A
electronic, pneumatic, mouth type
