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Dimensions of oral cancer in Europe: an epidemiological study
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Objectivo: O objetivo deste estudo é fornecer uma revisão atualizada da incidência, prevalência e mortalidade do cancro oral na Europa e analisar o papel do médico dentista no âmbito desta doença. Método: bases de dados científicas (especialmente GCO IARC) foram usadas para recuperar dados sobre cancro oral em vários países europeus. As taxas de incidência, prevalência e mortalidade entre homens e mulheres em cada país foram comparadas e analisadas para fornecer uma visão geral da situação na Europa. Esta análise foi completada por um foco no papel do médico dentista durante todo o percurso do doente, desde a prevenção ao diagnóstico e acompanhamento do tratamento e vigilância.
Resultados: o cancro oral é um importante problema de saúde e a redução da sua incidência e mortalidade depende da prevenção primária ainda não padronizada a nível europeu. À luz dos dados recuperados, observamos diferenças signifcativas entre os países europeus e entre homens e mulheres em cada país. Isso pode ser explicado por um contexto político, económico e cultural diferente, além de fatores individuais (baixa escolaridade e baixos rendimentos) que podem ser um obstáculo ao acesso aos cuidados básicos de saúde. Conclusão: Só podemos esperar que os países continuem e reforcem seus esforços na prevenção primária e secundária, promovam treino dedicado ao cancro oral para dentistas e sensibilizem os pacientes, e que a união europeia estabeleça diretrizes para todos os países.
Objectives: The aim of this study is to provide an up-to-date review of the incidence, prevalence, and mortality of oral cancer in Europe and analyze the role of dental practitioner within the scope of this disease. Methods: Scientific databases (especially GCO IARC) were used to retrieve data regarding oral cancer in several European countries. Incidence, prevalence and mortality rates between man and woman in each country were compared and analyzed to provide an overview of the situation in Europe. This analysis was completed by a focus on the role of dental practitioner during the whole patient path, from prevention to diagnosis and follow-up treatment and surveillance. Results: Oral cancer is a major health issue and the reduction of its incidence and mortality depends on primary prevention which is not yet standardized at the European level. In the light of the data retrieved, we observed significant differences between European countries so as between men and women in each country. It can be explained by a different political, economic, and cultural context, in addition to individual factors (low education and low income), which can be an obstacle to access to care. Conclusion: We can only hope that countries will continue and reinforce their efforts in primary and secondary prevention, promote training dedicated to oral cancer for dental practitioners and educate patients, and that the European Union will set guidelines for all countries.
Objectives: The aim of this study is to provide an up-to-date review of the incidence, prevalence, and mortality of oral cancer in Europe and analyze the role of dental practitioner within the scope of this disease. Methods: Scientific databases (especially GCO IARC) were used to retrieve data regarding oral cancer in several European countries. Incidence, prevalence and mortality rates between man and woman in each country were compared and analyzed to provide an overview of the situation in Europe. This analysis was completed by a focus on the role of dental practitioner during the whole patient path, from prevention to diagnosis and follow-up treatment and surveillance. Results: Oral cancer is a major health issue and the reduction of its incidence and mortality depends on primary prevention which is not yet standardized at the European level. In the light of the data retrieved, we observed significant differences between European countries so as between men and women in each country. It can be explained by a different political, economic, and cultural context, in addition to individual factors (low education and low income), which can be an obstacle to access to care. Conclusion: We can only hope that countries will continue and reinforce their efforts in primary and secondary prevention, promote training dedicated to oral cancer for dental practitioners and educate patients, and that the European Union will set guidelines for all countries.
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Cancro oral Incidência Prévalencia Mortalidade Factores de risco Prevençāo Detecção Tratamento Dentistas Europa Oral cancer Incidence Prevalence Mortality Risk factors Prevention Detection Treatment Dental practitioners