Jayant K, Deo M G
Cancer Detect Prev. 1986;9(3-4):207-13.
Oral cancer is the most common cancer in India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka and ranks high in several southeast Asian countries. The association of these cancers with cultural practices like chewing was recognized almost a century ago. Continued work since then has identified tobacco use as the most important avoidable cause of oral cancer. Critical appraisal of specific cultural practices that lead to high risk of oral cancer will be presented with a focus on possible strategies for prevention programs. The need to monitor cultural changes such that these changes lead to prevention of cancer and not a shift from one type of cancer to another will be emphasized.
口腔癌是印度、巴基斯坦和斯里兰卡最常见的癌症，在几个东南亚国家也位居前列。这些癌症与咀嚼等文化习俗的关联在近一个世纪前就已被认识到。从那时起持续开展的工作已确定烟草使用是口腔癌最重要的可避免病因。将对导致口腔癌高风险的特定文化习俗进行批判性评估，并重点关注预防项目的可能策略。将强调监测文化变化的必要性，以便这些变化能预防癌症，而非导致从一种癌症类型转变为另一种。
