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Intercountry Interactions to Reduce the Endemic Burden of Oral Cancer: An Exploratory Observership Model in India
- Source :
- National Board of Examinations Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol Volume 2, Iss Issue 5, Pp 419-430 (2024)
- Publication Year :
- 2024
- Publisher :
- National Board of Examinations, 2024.
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Abstract
- Background: Lip and oral cavity cancers are the second most common cancers in India and Sri Lanka. Hence, there is a need to enhance partnership among countries and institutions to develop the capacity to ameliorate the huge burden of oral cancer in the SEAR region. Methods: An observership model was field tested with the inter-country collaboration from India and Sri Lanka in December 2018 on seven Sri Lankan dentists from National Cancer Control Program participated in the observership model conducted in India. Results: This model covered all the components of oral cancer prevention including awareness on oral cancer and oral potentially malignant disorder management training. Conclusions: This model emphasized the significance of inter-country handholding and strengthening of the existing cancer prevention activities.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 25837524
- Volume :
- ume 2
- Issue :
- Issue 5
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- National Board of Examinations Journal of Medical Sciences
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.83153b8c37e44d3989c7c377a3407aab
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.61770/NBEJMS.2024.v02.i05.002