Abstract

Aim: An observational study was conducted in Budhanilkantha area, Kathmandu to determine the status of oral hygiene of individuals during diagnostic camp.

Materials and Method: A total 360 subjects between 18-50 years of age range were selected for the study. It consisted of demographic detail that includes age, gender, residence, religion and other deleterious habits. Data samples were analyzed by descriptive statistics like mean and percentage with the use of using spss software version 16.

Results: Intake of other substance 155(44%) are more in subjects followed by alcohol (38%) and Tobacco (18%) are found in subjects.

Conclusion: Study requires larger sample size in similar geographical conditions to assess both knowledge and practice in relation to behavioral aspect in longer time frame.

Keywords: Oral Cancer; Tobacco; Diagnostic Camp; Observational Study

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Citation

Citation: Roy S., et al. “Assessment of Alcohol and Other Habits Among Young Adults Attending Diagnostic Camp in Budhanilkantha Municipality Area, Kathmandu Nepal - A Descriptive Study". Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 5.1 (2021): 11-13.

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