A CLINICAL STUDY OF PREVALENCE OF LARYNGEAL CANCER IN ELDERLY AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH SMOKING AND ALCOHOL

ABSTRACT

Laryngeal Cancer refers to cancerous tumor that develops in Larynx, for example, glottis, supraglottic region and subglottis. The purpose of this present study was to investigate the prevalence of Laryngeal Cancer in elderly patients attending a tertiary care centre. A detailed survey was performed to analyze whether Laryngeal Cancer is associated with smoking or alcohol. The study revealed that Laryngeal Cancer is more common in elderly individuals who smoke and drink alcohol. Avoidance of alcohol intake and smoking will be a milestone to reduce the incidence of Laryngeal Cancers and associated mortality.