title: Incidence of oral cavity and pharynx cancer in New Hampshire, 1990-2007.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this study is to describe trends of the statewide cancer and treatment-related characteristics of oral cavity and pharynx (OCP) cancer and prevalence of risk factors in New Hampshire residents from 1990-2007.
  
  
  METHODS
  This is a descriptive study on oral cavity and pharynx cancer using a state cancer registry dataset for 1990- 2007. The age-adjusted rates with 95% confidence intervals for cancer incidence rates and standard proportions for stage, treatment, and risk factors were calculated. The Joinpoint regression model was used for assessing linear trends for cancer rates. The overall differences for the period under study between age, female and male rate, and stage were analyzed using the test.
  
  
  RESULTS
  During 1990-2007, oral cavity and pharynx cancer incidence rates for New Hampshire residents have remained stable. The cancer incidence rates have decreased for older age groups (greater than 59) and the 50-59 age group has shown increase in incidence rate of OCP cancer since 1990. There is significant increase in the late-stage diagnoses from 1990-2007.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Early detection through periodic medical and dental examinations can reduce the risk of these cancers. Public health strategies that address the gaps identified by this study can reduce OCP cancer and protect the health of the New Hampshire population.
authors.forename: Sai S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Cherala
authors.forename: Kristina
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kelley
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000453:epidemiology; D040343:Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D009513:New Hampshire / Q000453:epidemiology; D009959:Oropharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy; D012307:Risk Factors; D017678:Sex Distribution; D012907:Smoking / Q000453:epidemiology