Distribution of Oral Cancer Lecture

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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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