scholarly journals Public awareness of oral cancer and associated risk factors is low

2010 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 106-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Imad Al-Dakkak
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Patterns and predictors of serious surf-related injuries in Hawaii

Trauma ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 146040862098362
Author(s):  
Ashley Marumoto ◽  
Adam Guzman ◽  
William B. Harris ◽  
John Vossler ◽  
Sidney Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Leisure Activity ◽  
Severe Injury ◽  
Spine Injury ◽  
Inherent Risk ◽  
Risk Of Injury ◽  
Safety Interventions ◽  
Associated Risk Factors ◽  
Irreversible Injury

Introduction Surfing is a popular leisure activity with inherent risk of injury that many participants fail to mitigate. There is a paucity of literature reporting severe surf-related trauma and associated risk factors. Methods A retrospective observational study of registry data from Honolulu’s main trauma center assessing surf-related injuries and risk factors for severe injury was performed between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2018. Results Spine (35.1%), face (17.5%), and head (12.3%) injuries were the most common injuries identified in this cohort. A number of predictors for severe injury as well as serious spine injury were identified. Major risk factors for severe injury and serious spine injury included location of injury on Maui (Severe injury: OR 6.79, 95%CI 1.43–40.35, p = 0.0217; serious spine injury: OR 7.27, 95%CI 1.39–58.24, p = 0.0308) and being from one of the 48 contiguous states (severe injury: OR 3.33, 95%CI 1.10–10.98, p = 0.0388; serious spine injury: OR 2.95, 95%CI 1.08–8.46, p = 0.0379). Conclusion Understanding the nature of surf-related injuries and who is at risk can help to inform safety interventions that may prevent severe, sometimes irreversible injury. Efforts should be made to increase public awareness to the potential risk of surf-related activities.

Immunosuppressant Drugs And Covid-19: Associated Risks, Drug-Drug Interactions & Contraindications

Coronaviruses ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 02 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debjyoti Talukdar ◽  
Diane Ignacio ◽  
Madan Mohan Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Immune System ◽  
Drug Interactions ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Organ Transplant ◽  
International Health ◽  
World Health ◽  
Health Organizations ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

: Immunosuppressant drugs like Etanercept, Mycophenolate mofetil, Sirolimus, Cyclosporine and Rituximab can weaken the immune system and make patients susceptible to SARS nCoV-2 virus. These drugs make immunocompromised persons more vulnerable to complications associated with COVID-19. Moreover, it can also increase mortality and morbidity, as a weakened immune system can lead to a longer duration of infection. This study discusses the guidelines on immunosuppressant drugs and its associated risk factors with COVID-19, issued by the U.S CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), WHO (World Health Organization), U.S FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and other accredited global health organizations. Moreover, it also includes information about pharmaceutical properties, mechanism of action, COVID-19 associated risk factors, adverse drug reactions, contraindications and drug-drug interactions. Our study will help government partners and international health organizations to better understand COVID-19 health risks associated with immunosuppressants. Increased public awareness about effective drug therapy for autoimmune diseases, cancer treatment, immunocompromised and organ transplant patients will help lower the mortality and morbidity associated with the disease amid COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Vitamin D Deficiency and Associated Risk Factors in Women from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nora A. AlFaris ◽  
Nora M. AlKehayez ◽  
Fatema I. AlMushawah ◽  
AbdulRhman N. AlNaeem ◽  
Nadia D. AlAmri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Hypovitaminosis D ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

AbstractVitamin D deficiency is an epidemic public health problem worldwide. It is common in the Middle East and is more severe in women. This cross-sectional study was conducted to assess vitamin D deficiency and associated risk factors in women living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) was measured in 166 women aged 30–65 years. Socio-demographic, lifestyle and health status characteristics, as well as intake of selected dietary supplements, were collected. Weight and height were measured. Vitamin D deficiency (25(OH)D < 20 ng/mL) was reported in 60.2% of participants. Mean of serum 25(OH)D was 20.7 ng/mL. Older age and taking the supplements of vitamin D, multi-vitamins or calcium were identified as factors that associated with a lower risk of hypovitaminosis D. A national strategy is needed to control a hypovitaminosis D crisis in Saudi Arabia. This could be accomplished by raising public awareness regarding vitamin D, regulating and enhancing vitamin D fortification and supplementation and screening vitamin D status among women at high risk.

scholarly journals Public Awareness Level of Oral Cancer in a Group of Dental Patients

2010 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 49-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilkay Peker ◽  
Meryem Toraman Alkurt
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Dental Patients ◽  
Early Signs ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Education Levels ◽  
Awareness Level

Abstract Aim The aim of this study was to evaluate levels of public awareness and knowledge about early signs and risk factors of oral cancer among a group of dental patients in Turkey. Methods and Materials This study included 1022 participants. Sociodemographic information of patients was obtained. A questionnaire about awareness and knowledge of oral cancer and early signs and risk factors related to the disease was completed by two examiners. Data were statistically analyzed with descriptive analyses, crosstabs and chi-square tests. Results In total 60.7% of participants had never heard of oral cancer. While 79.2% of the participants were unaware of the early signs related to oral cancer, 29.9% of them were unaware of risk factors of the disease. There were no statistically significant differences between age, gender, and education levels for awareness of risk factors. Statistically significant differences were found between age and gender and no statistically significant difference was found between education levels for awareness of early signs. Conclusion This study showed that public awareness and knowledge about oral cancer were insufficient in Turkey. Clinical Significance There is an important need to inform the public about oral cancer, its risk factors, and early signs of the disease. Media campaigns can be useful to raise oral cancer awareness. Citation Peker I, Alkurt MT. Public Awareness Level of Oral Cancer in a Group of Dental Patients. J Contemp Dent Pract [Internet]. 2010 March; 11(2):049-056. Available from: http://www.thejcdp. com/journal/view/volume11-issue2-peker.

Prevalence of oral cancer and pre-cancer and associated risk factors among tea estate workers in the central Sri Lanka

2007 ◽  
Vol 36 (10) ◽  
pp. 581-587 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Ariyawardana ◽  
M. A. M. Sitheeque ◽  
A. W. Ranasinghe ◽  
I. Perera ◽  
W. M. Tilakaratne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

scholarly journals Does socioeconomic status influence oral cancer awareness? The role of public education

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (12) ◽  
pp. 1510-1517
Author(s):  
Somayyeh Azimi ◽  
Zahra Ghorbani ◽  
Erfan Ghasemi ◽  
Marc Tennant ◽  
Estie Kruger
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Wealth Index ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Cancer Awareness

Background: Public awareness on oral cancer is thought to improve prevention and early diagnosis; however, the role of socioeconomic status in this awareness is not clear. Aims: The aim was to investigate whether an association exists between socioeconomic status and oral cancer awareness in adults. Methods: A multi-stage random sample of adults was investigated in Tehran in 2016–2017. The outcome was awareness of oral cancer and knowledge of risk factors and signs and symptoms using a self-administered questionnaire. The main exposures were self-reported socioeconomic status of 8 indicators of family assets and economic situation. Wealth index was created using principal component analysis, and participants were classified into 5 quintiles. Regression analysis was applied to test associations. Results: Out of 1800 adults, 1312 completed questionnaires were returned (72.8% response rate). The mean age was 37.8 (standard deviation 9.0) years; about 60% were female. Statistical analysis revealed the higher the wealth index, the higher the score for oral cancer knowledge and awareness. Awareness and knowledge were significantly lower among participants in the poorest quintile: they had a knowledge score on oral cancer risk factors 1.58 points [95% confidence interval (CI): –2.19;–0.96] lower, and a knowledge score on oral cancer signs 1.34 points (95 CI: –1.98;–0.72) lower compared with the richest quintile. Conclusion: Socioeconomic inequalities were observed in oral cancer awareness in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

scholarly journals Oral cancer: general awareness, in-depth knowledge and associated biosocial factors

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 639
Author(s):  
Vikas Kumar ◽  
Somdatta Patra ◽  
Kamal Agrawal
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Delayed Presentation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chewing Tobacco ◽  
Oral Health Education ◽  
North East ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Background: Oral cancer accounts for approximately 200,000 deaths annually worldwide and 46,000 deaths occurring in India. Oral cancer is largely preventable by avoiding known risk factors. Delayed presentation of oral cancer is mainly due to lack of awareness of the public about oral cancer and its associated risk factors. The knowledge and understanding of oral cancer influences individuals in prevention and treatment seeking behavior. Methods: A cross-sectional community based survey was conducted in North-east Delhi and 775 families were covered. The eldest member from each family, were interviewed about oral cancer by using pre tested study schedule. Data were analyzed and appropriate tests of significance were applied. Results: Majority of the study subjects were females (63.5%) and were belonging to socioeconomic class V and IV (68.1%). Although 80.9% of the study participants were aware and have heard about oral cancer, and this awareness was directly proportional to literacy status (p=0.001). “Chewing tobacco” was most commonly recognized risk factor (77.7%). Less than half of them knew that oral cancer is preventable (45%). The most common media through which this study population heard about oral cancer was electronic media (90.3%). Conclusions: Although the majority of the study population had heard about oral cancer, but in-depth knowledge of its risk factors and sign and symptoms was poor that affects the practices regarding prevention and early detection negatively. For increasing awareness oral health education programs should be carried out. 

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