Table 1 Patient characteristics.
From: Comparison of orofacial pain of patients with different stages of precancer and oral cancer
Variables | Precancer (N = 37) | OSCC (N = 124) | Recurrence (N = 21) |
|---|---|---|---|
Age | |||
<50 years | 6 | 26 | 3 |
> = 50 years | 31 | 98 | 18 |
Sex | |||
Male | 28 | 103 | 17 |
Female | 9 | 21 | 4 |
Occupation | |||
Unemployed | 26 | 81 | 16 |
Employed | 11 | 43 | 5 |
Marital status | |||
Unmarried | 3 | 11 | 1 |
Married | 34 | 113 | 20 |
Education level | |||
None | 3 | 9 | 2 |
Elementary | 5 | 25 | 7 |
Junior high | 14 | 36 | 4 |
Senior high | 13 | 43 | 7 |
College and above | 2 | 11 | 1 |
Lifestyle habits | |||
Smoking | 29 | 89 | 15 |
Alcohol | 16 | 62 | 7 |
Betel nut | 13 | 33 | 5 |
