Abstract: Journal of Clinical Dentistry and Oral Care

Abstract:
India is a global epicenter of oral cancer patients and the magnitude of the problem is continuously increasing in both male and female patients in various states. There is excess burden of oral malignancies in Bihar, Jharkhand and other eastern states and the risk factors associated with the disease are at its peak. Addressing the disease which is quite like an epidemic is a great challenge. Due to lack of education and financial facilities it creates a major public health issue and financial burden in these regions. This review paper discusses the ill effect of khaini, paan & gutkha, its risk to health and financial burden created by its habit in general living status.