Table 2.
Characteristics of head and neck cancer patients
| Variables | Cases N = 380 (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| |
Male |
196 (51.5%) |
| Female |
184 (48.5%) |
|
| Age at diagnosis | ||
| |
Mean (±S.D) |
38 (±16.35)* |
| |
<40 |
271 (71%) |
| >40 |
109 (29%) |
|
| Family history of cancer | ||
| |
Yes |
65 (17%) |
| No |
315 (83%) |
|
| Cancer type* | ||
| |
Oral cavity |
224(59%) |
| Pharynx |
97(25.5%) |
|
| Larynx |
59(15.5%) |
|
| Smoking status* | ||
| |
Non smokers |
238 (62.5%) |
| Smokers | 142 (37.5%) | |
* Mean age, 38 years (±S.D).
* Cancer type include squamous cell carcinoma of oral cavity, pharynx and larynx.