Mouth (oral) cancer
There are about 530 cases of oral cancer diagnosed per year in Scotland. This is twice the rate found in England and Wales. Between 1990 and 1999 the number of new cases in Scotland has increased by 43%. Smoking and alchol use and a diet low in fresh fruit and vegetables increase the risk of oral cancer with as many as 80% of case of oral cancer being linked to smoking. Stopping smoking and reducing alcohol intake are key factors in preventing oral cancer.
Page last edited: 05 October 2008
Links from Scottish Dental
| Title | Source | Type |
|---|---|---|
2009 Oral Cancer Annual Evidence UpdateAnnual Evidence update in Oral Cancer from NHS Evidence-oral health formerly the Oral Health Specialist Library |
NHS Evidence-oral health |
Report |
Scottish Head & Neck Cancer InformationHead & Neck Cancer data analysis and reports from Information Services Division |
NHS NSS |
Website |
UK Oral Cancer StatisticsUK Oral Cancer statistics from Cancer Research UK |
Cancer Research UK |
Website |
Head & Neck Cancer InformationCancer information from Cancerbackup and Macmilian Cancer support |
Other |
Website |
Mouth cancerEarly detection saves lives. - Mouth Ulcers that don’t heal - White or red patches - Any unusual changes in your mouth - Smokers and drinkers are most at risk |
British Dental Health Foundation |
Website |
Mouth cancer awareness weekEarly detection saves lives. - Mouth Ulcers that don’t heal - White or red patches - Any unusual changes in your mouth - Smokers and drinkers are most at risk |
British Dental Health Foundation |
Website |
Oral cancerReport from the Scottish Needs Assessment Programme. |
SDNAP |
Report |
