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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. The incidence of oral cancer is approximately 10.5 adults per 100,000 individuals worldwide with a mortality rate of 1.2 per 100,000 individuals each year. Oral cancers are the sixth most common cancers in the world.[1]
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 10.5 adults per 100,000 individuals worldwide with a mortality rate of 1.2 per 100,000 individuals 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.