20 Questions
What is the disease category number range for oral cancer according to the International Classification of Diseases, ninth revision (ICD-9)?
140-149
Which of the following is not included in the group of cancers related to oral cancer?
Throat cancer
Which category of the International Classification of Diseases, ninth revision (ICD-9) includes the malignant neoplasm of floor of mouth?
145
Which part of the body is not included in the disease category numbers 140-149 of ICD-9 for oral cancer?
Throat
Which dental condition has life and death implications?
Oral cancer
Which type of cancer comprises 80% of all oral cancers on a global basis?
Squamous cell carcinomas
What was the percentage of all new cases of oral cancer reported in the United States in 2004?
2.1%
What is the trend in oral cancer mortality rates among American females over the 24-year period covered?
Long-term reduction
What is the ratio of annual incidence of oral cancer among males to females in the period from 1992 to 1999?
More than twice
What is the primary factor related to mortality from oral cancer according to the text?
Low socioeconomic status
Oral cancer mortality rates among American females have shown a significant reduction since the mid-1980s.
False
In 2004, there were 28,300 new oral cancer cases in the United States and 7200 deaths from oral cancer.
True
Oral cancer mortality is most likely related to high socioeconomic status in the United States and Britain.
False
The peak age for mortality from oral cancer comes earlier for African-Americans than it does for whites.
True
Oral cancer remains twice as prevalent in females as in males.
False
Oral cancer comprises 80% of all oral cancers on a global basis.
False
Oral cancer can be classified under disease category numbers 140-149 of the International Classification of Diseases, ninth revision, known as ICD-9.
True
Throat cancer is included in the group of cancers related to oral cancer.
False
Oral cancer mortality rates among American females have shown a significant reduction since the mid-1980s.
False
The peak age for mortality from oral cancer comes earlier for African-Americans than it does for whites.
True
Explore the occurrence and distribution of oral cancer, risk factors, and the implications for dental professionals in treating this critical condition. Gain insights into the disease category numbers and classifications related to oral cancer.
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