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Prevalence of Leukoplakia in Patients Visiting Dental College in Rural Area of Jaipur, Rajasthan
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Objectives: The study was conducted to assess the prevalence of leukoplakia among patients of age 15 years and above visiting Dental College in rural area of Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Material&Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted to access the prevalence of leukoplakia among 6800 out patients at NIMS Dental College, Jaipur, Rajasthan. Subjects were interviewed using a structured proforma. The clinical diagnosis of leukoplakia was made when patient showed documented clinical features of leukoplakia. The statistical analysis was done with SPSS software version 11.5.
Results: The prevalence of leukoplakia in the study population was 145 (2.13%). Majority of subjects were males 130 (89.65%). The prevalence of leukoplakia was highest in 45-54 years of age group 71 (1.04%).
Conclusion: Prevalence of leukoplakia was 2.13% and was high amongst older age group. Gender comparison showed higher male dominance and majority of subjects were bidi smokers.
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