Does the ‘inverse screening law’ apply to oral cancer screening and regular dental check-ups?

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Journal Article

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Publication date

June 1, 2006

Abstract:

Objective: Early detection through regular screening is a measure used in certain cancer prevention strategies. This approach has been advocated for the prevention of oral cancers in the UK. The objective of this study was to assess whether people at higher risk of oral cancer in the UK visit dentists on a regular basis, and thereby afford opportunities for oral cancer screening.Methods: Data from two large national surveys were used. Firstly, data from the Health Survey for England, 2001, were used to assess the relationship between dental attendance (the outcome measure) and recognized oral cancer risk factors; there were 13,784 participants with complete data. We used known risk factors for oral cancer (age >40 years, male sex, alcohol intake >28 units per week, cigarettes >20 per day, and fruit and vegetables

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Journal of Medical Screening

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Volume: 13 , p.47 -50

ISSN

9691413

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