In 2011, there were 6,767 new cases of oral cancer in the UK: 4,510 (67%) in men and 2,257 (33%) in women, giving a male:female ratio of around 20:10.[ 1-4 ] The crude incidence rate shows that there are 15 new oral cancer cases for every 100,000 males in the UK, and 7 for every 100,000 females.
A strut is a structural component designed to resist longitudinal compression. Struts provide outwards-facing support in their lengthwise direction, which can be used to keep two other components separate, performing the opposite function of a tie.
A vehicle's hood strut is a part that is designed to keep the hood of your vehicle up. An old hood strut might stop the driver from keeping your hood lifted. The hood strut is usually found beneath your car or truck's hood; if it isn't functioning, it might drop the hood, potentially causing pain.