Abstract:Background: Oral cancer still representing one of the most frequent neoplasms worldwide, especially in developing countries. Socioeconomic factors and access to health services may be associated with the risk of oral cancer. This study analyzed the frequency of new hospitalized cases of oral cancer in Brazil, according to socioeconomic variables and data on oral health coverage in its public health system. Methods: Observational study, with a retrospective cohort design, whose sampling units was composed of al… Show more
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