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.
While shock absorbers can be mounted on a vehicle independently, they can also be part of a strut assembly. To clarify, struts are an integral part of a vehicle's suspension system, as they combine the shock with a coil spring and provide a mounting point for a hub and/or control arm, supporting the wheel and tire.