Abstract
Oral cancer is a very common disease in South and Southeast Asia. Betel quid (BQ)- chewing and tobaccosmoking habits are etiological factors for oral cancer patients in these regions. We conducted an oral cancer screening in BQ-chewing endemic rural areas in South Myanmar for the early detection of oral cancer in BQ-chewing and smoking individuals. We examined 105 subjects who were at high risk of oral cancer due to their oral habits (BQ users and/or smokers). Three carcinoma cases were detected, and there were 8 dysplasia cases. The carcinoma detection rate was 2.9%, and the carcinoma and precancerous lesion detection rate was 10.5%. In Myanmar, oral cancer screening has been conducted sporadically on a voluntary basis, and nationwide surveys have never been performed. There are also few reports of oral cancer screening for high-risk groups among the general population in Myanmar. Our present findings highlight the need for further screening and surveys. Education on betel quid chewing- and tobacco- related oral diseases and screening for the early detection of oral cancer are of the utmost importance in the control and prevention of oral cancer.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 519-524 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Volume | 71 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 1 2017 |
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Keywords
- Betel quid (BQ)
- Myanmar
- Oral cancer
- Oral cancer screening
- Smoking
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)
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The incidence of oral and oropharyngeal cancers in betel quid-chewing populations in south myanmar rural areas. / Mizukawa, Nobuyoshi; Win, Swe Swe; Thein, Zaw Moe; Htwe, Moe Thida; Yoshioka, Yohsuke; Kimata, Yoshihiro; Iida, Seiji; Khin, Myo; Okada, Shigeru; Sein, Than.
In: Acta Medica Okayama, Vol. 71, No. 6, 01.01.2017, p. 519-524.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - The incidence of oral and oropharyngeal cancers in betel quid-chewing populations in south myanmar rural areas
AU - Mizukawa, Nobuyoshi
AU - Win, Swe Swe
AU - Thein, Zaw Moe
AU - Htwe, Moe Thida
AU - Yoshioka, Yohsuke
AU - Kimata, Yoshihiro
AU - Iida, Seiji
AU - Khin, Myo
AU - Okada, Shigeru
AU - Sein, Than
PY - 2017/1/1
Y1 - 2017/1/1
N2 - Oral cancer is a very common disease in South and Southeast Asia. Betel quid (BQ)- chewing and tobaccosmoking habits are etiological factors for oral cancer patients in these regions. We conducted an oral cancer screening in BQ-chewing endemic rural areas in South Myanmar for the early detection of oral cancer in BQ-chewing and smoking individuals. We examined 105 subjects who were at high risk of oral cancer due to their oral habits (BQ users and/or smokers). Three carcinoma cases were detected, and there were 8 dysplasia cases. The carcinoma detection rate was 2.9%, and the carcinoma and precancerous lesion detection rate was 10.5%. In Myanmar, oral cancer screening has been conducted sporadically on a voluntary basis, and nationwide surveys have never been performed. There are also few reports of oral cancer screening for high-risk groups among the general population in Myanmar. Our present findings highlight the need for further screening and surveys. Education on betel quid chewing- and tobacco- related oral diseases and screening for the early detection of oral cancer are of the utmost importance in the control and prevention of oral cancer.
AB - Oral cancer is a very common disease in South and Southeast Asia. Betel quid (BQ)- chewing and tobaccosmoking habits are etiological factors for oral cancer patients in these regions. We conducted an oral cancer screening in BQ-chewing endemic rural areas in South Myanmar for the early detection of oral cancer in BQ-chewing and smoking individuals. We examined 105 subjects who were at high risk of oral cancer due to their oral habits (BQ users and/or smokers). Three carcinoma cases were detected, and there were 8 dysplasia cases. The carcinoma detection rate was 2.9%, and the carcinoma and precancerous lesion detection rate was 10.5%. In Myanmar, oral cancer screening has been conducted sporadically on a voluntary basis, and nationwide surveys have never been performed. There are also few reports of oral cancer screening for high-risk groups among the general population in Myanmar. Our present findings highlight the need for further screening and surveys. Education on betel quid chewing- and tobacco- related oral diseases and screening for the early detection of oral cancer are of the utmost importance in the control and prevention of oral cancer.
KW - Betel quid (BQ)
KW - Myanmar
KW - Oral cancer
KW - Oral cancer screening
KW - Smoking
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