Actinic cheilitis: Epidemiological study in a riverine population of northern Brazil
J. res. dent
;
2(3): [261 - 268], may-jun.2014.
Artículo
en Inglés
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| ID: biblio-1363450
ABSTRACT
AIM:
The aim of this survey was to assess the prevalence of AC in riverine population in countryside of Amazonas, northern Brazil. MATERIAL ANDMETHODS:
Patients answered a questionnaire and were examined between January and December of 2008. Data were gathered on the following participant's characteristics 1) age group; 2) gender; 3) ethnicity 4) outdoor activities (sunlight exposure); 5) smoking habits; 6) drinking habits; and 7) access to oral health services (the last dental visit). Clinical observation of the lips for determination of AC presence was used. Patients who presented clinical manifestation of moderate and severe AC were submitted to incisional biopsy to confirm the diagnosis. In case of a positive result after histopathological examination, patients were advised and appropriate treatment was offered. All patients received information about AC and its prevention.RESULTS:
Among the 200 participants that were examined, the prevalence of AC was 2% (4 cases). Of all patients surveyed, women were the majority totalizing 124 patients (72.0%). According to age, 48 (24.0%) people were 20-34 year-old; 42 (21.0%) were 35-44-year-old; 50 (25.0%) were 45-60-year-old; and 60 (30.0%) were 61 or older.CONCLUSION:
Even though AC was present in a low prevalence rate, an epidemiological variety is expected, once geographic and ethnic differences should be considered.
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Asunto principal:
Rayos Ultravioleta
/
Heridas y Lesiones
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Queilitis
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Epidemiología
Tipo de estudio:
Factores de riesgo
Límite:
Femenino
/
Humanos
/
Masculino
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
/
Brasil
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
J. res. dent
Asunto de la revista:
Odontología
/
Sa£de Bucal
Año:
2014
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Federal University of Pelotas/BR
/
Nilton Lins University Center/BR
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São Leopoldo Mandic Institute and Research Center/BR
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São Paulo State University/BR
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