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RODRIGUEZ RICARDO, Emilio et al. Assessment of the program of early detection of oral cancer. AMC [online]. 2014, vol.18, n.6, pp.642-655. ISSN 1025-0255.

Background: the National Program of Comprehensive Stomatological Attention for the Population includes the Oral Cancer Detection Program. Oral cavity carcinoma is the eighth cause of death in Cuba. Objective: to assess the Oral Cancer Detection Program in the stomatological service of the Camilo Torres Restrepo Polyclinic. Method: a restrospective, descriptive study was conducted in the Camilo Torres Restrepo Polyclinic from January, 2012 to October, 2013. The universe was composed of 35 patients referred to the consultation of the Oral Cancer Detection Program. The main variables were: age; sex; risk factors like alcoholism, smoking habits, and coffee consumption; type of lesion and its position; and the level of knowledge of the patients about the Oral Cancer Detection Program. Results: the most affected sex was male; the most affected age group was 19-59 years old; leukoplakia was the most significant lesion; the location of the cheek mucosa and the level of knowledge of the population were regular. Conclusions: the Oral Cancer Detection Program must increase its usefulness in our health area and fulfill the objectives it was created with.

Palabras clave : PROGRAM EVALUATION; MOUTH NEOPLASMS; LEUKOPLAKIA, ORAL; RISK FACTORS; EPIDEMIOLOGY, DESCRIPTIVE.

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