Demographic and Socio�Economic Study on Head and Neck Cancer in Tripura, India.

Mr. Sandipan Paul

Volume : VI, Issue : VII, July - 2016

Demographic and Socio�Economic Study on Head and Neck Cancer in Tripura, India.

Mr. Sandipan Paul

Abstract :

The main aim of this study is to assess the Socio economic and Demographic,profile of Head and Neck cancer patients in Tripuara,India. In this retrospective study, 91 patients with ,head and neck cancers comprised in the case group. All patients completed a questionnaire regarding,occupation,Educational qualification ,Family Income, Patient’s Income, Sex, Status of BPL or,APL,District and Age–Group. In this study the highest number of Head and Neck Cancer (HNC),patients is from West Tripura District with 36 (39.56%) . House–Wife are highest number out of all,the occupational exposure cases with head & neck Cancer is 24 (26.37%).Most of the Patient’s in the ,Age–Group 35–64 is 61(67.03%).More No. of HNC Cases recorded in Secondary Level is 20(21.98%) among all Educational Level Most no. of HNC Patients found in Family income group and patient’s income,group are Rs.(0–5000) is 39(42.86%) and Dependent i.e they Don’t Work is 49(53.85%) respectively.Out of 91,Patient’s ,54 Patients(59.34%) are BPL.This Study analysis reveals that Occupation,Patient’s Income and Age–Group are Significant risk factor for development of HNC . Education, Family Income ,Status of BPL/APL and District are not shows Significant association with HNC.