Table 4.
Comparison of sex and site distribution of patients presenting with primary OSCC who are younger and older than 40 years
<40 years (%) | >40 years (%) | Chi square test | |
---|---|---|---|
Sex | |||
Male | 21 (75.0) | 544 (72.82) | NS (P = 0.79) |
Female | 07 (25.0) | 203 (27.18) | |
Total | 28 | 747 | |
Site | |||
Buccal mucosa | 03 (10.7) | 341 (44.70) | Buccal mucosa vs tongue |
Tongue | 11 (39.2) | 178 (23.33) | P = 0.00063 |
Floor of the mouth | 05 (17.8) | 61 (07.99) | Buccal mucosa vs floor of the mouth |
Other | 09 (32.3) | 183 (23.98) | P = 0.00031 |
Total | 28 | 763 |