Monday, 29 July 2019

Human Papilloma Virus: Emerging Risk Factor in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma among Asians

Oral and oro-pharyngeal cancer grouped together is the 6th most common cancer in the world. Annual estimated global incidence is around 300373 for oral cancer (GLOBOCAN 2012). South East Asia region (SEARO) accounting for 1/3rd of total incidence of oral cancer in the world. Globally Oral cancer is seen more commonly in men than in women. The risk of developing oral cancer increases with age and the majority of cases occur in people aged 50 years or over.

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