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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]Sargun Singh Walia M.B.B.S.[3]
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.
- It is estimated that about 14% cancers of head and neck are oral cancers (excluding lip 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 by squamous cell cancer of the oral cavity than females. The male to female ratio is approximately 6 to 1.
- Females are more commonly affected with adenocarcinoma of the hard palate.
Age
- The incidence of oral cavity cancer increases with age; the median age at diagnosis is 65 years.
Race
- Oral cavity cancer usually affects individuals of the black population.
- Oral cavity cancer usually affects individuals of the lower-income patients.