Prevalence of oral mucosal lesions and relation to serum cotinine levels - findings from a cross-sectional study in South Africa

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dc.contributor.authorPontes, Carla Cruvinelen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorChikte, Usuf M. E.en_ZA
dc.contributor.authorKimmie-Dhansay, Faheemaen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorErasmus, Rajiv T.en_ZA
dc.contributor.authorKengne, Andre P.en_ZA
dc.contributor.authorMatsha, Tandi E.en_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2021-04-22T13:11:32Z
dc.date.available2021-04-22T13:11:32Z
dc.date.issued2020
dc.descriptionCITATION: Pontes, C. C., et al. 2020. Prevalence of oral mucosal lesions and relation to serum cotinine levels - findings from a cross-sectional study in South Africa. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(15):1065, doi:10.3390/ijerph17031065.
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dc.descriptionPublication of this article was funded by the Stellenbosch University Open Access Fund
dc.description.abstractOral mucosal lesions (OML) can decrease oral health-related quality of life and some have the potential to become malignant. The aim of the present study was to report the prevalence of OML in relation to age, sex, and serum cotinine levels in a population with mixed ancestry from South Africa. This study is part of the Cape Town Vascular and Metabolic Health (VHM) study, conducted between 2014–2016. Trained dental examiners assessed the oral mucosa for the presence of OML according to WHO criteria. In total, 1976 individuals were included in the study, being 1496 females (75.7%) and 480 males (24.3%) with average age of 49.5 years (SD = 15.3). In total, 262 lesions were detected in 252 participants (overall prevalence of 13%). Males had higher prevalence than females (14% vs. 9%, p = 0.008). Participants aged 25–34 had the highest prevalence rates (21%). Participants who had cotinine ≥15 ng/mL had higher prevalence of OML as compared to those with <15 ng/mL (15% vs. 5%, p < 0.001). Most common lesions were nicotine stomatitis (33%) and leukoplakia (19%). Age, male sex, and higher cotinine levels were associated with increased prevalence of OML.en_ZA
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dc.format.extent10 pages : illustrationsen_ZA
dc.identifier.citationPontes, C. C., et al. 2020. Prevalence of oral mucosal lesions and relation to serum cotinine levels - findings from a cross-sectional study in South Africa. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(15):1065, doi:10.3390/ijerph17031065
dc.identifier.issn1660-4601 (online)
dc.identifier.issn1661-7827 (print)
dc.identifier.otherdoi:10.3390/ijerph17031065
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/110342
dc.language.isoen_ZAen_ZA
dc.publisherMDPI
dc.rights.holderAuthors retain copyright
dc.subjectNon-communicable diseasesen_ZA
dc.subjectChronic diseasesen_ZA
dc.subjectNCDs (Noncommunicable diseases)en_ZA
dc.subjectOral mucosaen_ZA
dc.subjectDentistryen_ZA
dc.subjectDental hygieneen_ZA
dc.subjectDental care -- South Africaen_ZA
dc.titlePrevalence of oral mucosal lesions and relation to serum cotinine levels - findings from a cross-sectional study in South Africaen_ZA
dc.typeArticleen_ZA
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