Volume : 2, Issue : 6, JUN 2016

HEAD AND NECK CANCER ASSOCIATION WITH ALCOHOL

Dr. SWAPNA. K, Dr. G. SUDHAKAR

Abstract

BACK GROUND: Head and neck cancer is the common cancer in India occupying one-third place of all cancers. Due to more consumption of alcohol the parts like
oral cavity, pharynx and larynx have more probability to be affected with cancer.
AIM: Evaluated the association among gender, alcohol consumption and head and neck cancer.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between June 2011 and January 2013, 103 cases diagnosed with head and neck cancer were investigated. All subjects were interviewed
and examined according to the standardized protocol.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: Out of 65 males, 45 (69.23%) patients are alcohol drinkers, 19(29.23%) are non-drinkers and only one is ex drinker. But in females the ratio is different, drinkers are only one and non-drinkers are 37 (97.37%). Out of all non-drinkers are high with 56 (54.37%) followed by drinkers with 44.66% with its odds ratio and P value. It showed significant results.
CONCLUSION: In conclusion among alcohol drinkers, increasing consumption of alcohol was associated with increased risk of head and neck cancer in both men and women.

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