Table 2.
Percentages and frequencies of recognized signs, symptoms and risk factors of oral cancer
| Signs and symptoms | Totals % (n) | Risk factors | Totals % (n) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry mouth | Use of Toombak | ||
| No | 55.8(279) | No | 4.6(23) |
| Yes | 44.2(221) | Yes | 95.4(477) |
| Bleeding | Smoking | ||
| No | 45.8(229) | No | 10.8(54) |
| Yes | 54.2(271) | Yes | 89.2(446) |
| Burning sensation | Alcohol | ||
| No | 58.6(293) | No | 20.6(103) |
| Yes | 41.4(207) | Yes | 79.4(397) |
| Numbness | Family history | ||
| No | 50.8(254) | No | 72.6(363) |
| Yes | 49.2(246) | Yes | 27.4(137) |
| Difficulty in chewing | Exposure to sun | ||
| No | 48.9(244) | No | 80.6(403) |
| Yes | 51.1(255) | Yes | 19.4(97) |
| Difficulty in swallowing | Aging | ||
| No | 51.2(256) | No | 69.4(347) |
| Yes | 48.8(244) | Yes | 30.6(153) |
| Soreness in mouth | Bad oral hygiene | ||
| No | 37.5(187) | No | 29.4(147) |
| Yes | 62.5(312) | Yes | 70.6(353) |
| Teeth loosing | Chronic irritation | ||
| No | 46.6(233) | No | 71.8(359) |
| Yes | 53.4(267) | Yes | 28.2(141) |
| Pain | Sedentary life | ||
| No | 48.9(244) | No | 83.6(418) |
| Yes | 51.1(255) | Yes | 16.6(82) |
| White patches | Spicy food | ||
| No | 36.3(181) | No | 69.8(349) |
| Yes | 63.7(318) | Yes | 30.2(151) |
| Swelling | Spiritual | ||
| No | 45(225) | No | 78(390) |
| Yes | 55(275) | Yes | 22(110) |
| Change in color | |||
| No | 35(175) | ||
| Yes | 65(325) | ||
| Ulcer | |||
| No | 32.8(164) | ||
| Yes | 67.2(336) |