How can Head & Neck disorders be a liability to Indian population: Hindrance & Nuisance or Hesitance & Negligence???

Introduction: Head & Neck disorders still remains a “global burden” in the world map till date. With the increasing trend of cancer in the present day scenario and raising parameters of aetiology with varied clinical occurrence, there has been a major plunge at the way things are perceived by a common man in day to day life. Aims & Objectives: To find out the various causes for Head & Neck disorder at our set up. Also to put together and touch upon aspects like risk factors, symptomatology associated with nature of the disease process in this belt of Malnad region. Methodology: 352 patients with Head & Neck disorders were considered for the study over a period of 1 year who were evaluated clinically and radiologically. After initial evaluation, most of them were referred to higher centre for further management. Results: Nearly 75% of patients presented with malignancy with 5 times predominance in males and around 97% patients belonging to the region from oral cavity up to larynx as they have a common epithelial origin. Conclusion: Head & Neck disorders are never to be neglected as it the “runway” to the crux of the body system. Any sort of limitation or hesitation can cost life and well-being.