Oral cancer epidemiology and demographics

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Simrat Sarai, M.D. [2]

Overview

The prevalence of oral cancer is estimated to be 91,200 cases annually. Each year the incidence of oral cancer is estimated to be 37,000 cases per 100,000 individuals in United States. Oral cancers are the sixth most common cancers in the world

Epidemiology and Demographics

Prevalence

In the United States, it is estimated that approximately 91,200 persons are living with oral cancer.

Incidence

The incidence of oral cancer is approximately 37,000 per 100,000 individuals with a mortality rate of 8,000 per 10,000 population each year.

Gender

Males are more commonly affected with oral cancer than females.

Age

The prevalence of oral cancer increases with age. The average age at diagnosis for oral cancer is 62, and two-thirds of individuals with this disease are over age 55.

Race

Oral cancer usually affects individuals of the African American race.

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