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This study examines the impact of demographic factors, adverse habits, and socioeconomic status on the development and progression of OSCC among patients in Kolkata, India.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Materials and Methods:<\/jats:title>\n \n A cross-sectional, observational study was conducted on 100 OSCC patients and 100 control subjects at a tertiary care centre in Kolkata over a year. Data were collected through structured questionnaires detailing demographic characteristics, adverse habits, socioeconomic status, and clinical presentations. Statistical analysis was performed using SYSTAT, with Student\u2019s\n t<\/jats:italic>\n -test, Chi-square tests, and one-way ANOVA used to assess associations between variables.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n \n The mean age of OSCC patients was 53.5 years, and 65% were male. Tobacco and alcohol use were prevalent, with OSCC patients showing higher frequencies and longer durations of use compared to controls. Statistically significant associations were observed between OSCC diagnosis and both tobacco smoking and chewing habits (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.05), as well as lower socioeconomic status. The mean presentation delay was 4.4 months, commonly due to initial consultations at non-specialized facilities and lack of awareness, with tongue lesions as the most frequent complaint site. Histopathologically, 57% of cases were poorly differentiated squamous cell carcinoma, often diagnosed at TNM Stage II.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n This study highlights that demographic factors, adverse habits, and socioeconomic status significantly influence OSCC risk and severity in Indian patients. The findings underscore the critical need for early detection initiatives, particularly in lower socioeconomic groups, and suggest that reducing tobacco and alcohol use can mitigate OSCC risk. 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