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Estimated numbers of new cases and deaths per year worldwide for the most common types of head and neck squamous cell carcinomas.
| Type of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma | New Cases per Year Worldwide [1,5] | Deaths per Year Worldwide [1,5] |
|---|---|---|
| Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma | 355,000/male-to-female incidence ratio of 2:1 | 177,000 |
| Pharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma | 302,000 | 159,000 |
| Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma | 177,000/male-to-female incidence ratio of 7:1 | 95,000 |
