Mapping oral cancer research in South Africa
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Date
2018
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South African Dental Association
Abstract
The aim of the present study was to review the scope of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) research in South Africa, including its epidemiology, diagnosis, associated risk factors and management. All publications relating to OSCC on the South African population were sought. A total of 72 studies were included and classified into seven categories; most studies were case reports or case series.
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South Africa, Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), Human papillomavirus, Risk factors and epidemiology, Cancer
Citation
Botha , P. J. et al. (2018). Mapping oral cancer research in South Africa. South African Dental Journal. 73( 6 ),384 - 394.Doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2519-0105/2018/v73no6a1