Resumo O objetivo do presente trabalho foi avaliar índices de competição dependentes da distância e definir um raio de influência competitiva entre árvores em um fragmento de Mata Atlântica sob recuperação florestal. A área em estudo possui 2,53ha, na qual foi realizado o inventário com intensidade amostral de 15,81%. Avaliaram-se três índices de competição e vinte distâncias para o raio de competição (1, 2, 3... e 20 m). O índice IC3, que relaciona o DAP de árvores competidoras com a aquele da árvore objetivo multiplicado pela distância entre as mesmas somado a uma unidade, se mostrou o mais adequado para representar a competição. Esse índice se correlacionou mais fortemente com os atributos biométricos, apresentou fundamentação biológica e a menor variabilidade com o aumento do raio de competição. Os índices de competição e suas respectivas variabilidades tenderam à estabilização a partir do raio de competição de, aproximadamente, 6 m. Conclui-se que o índice IC3 e o raio de competição de 6m são indicados para análises sobre relações entre a competitividade e aspectos biométricos no local de estudo.

Abstract This research aimed to evaluate distance-dependent competition indices and defining a radius of competitive influence among trees in an Atlantic Forest fragment under forest recovery. The study area has 2.53 ha, in which the inventory was carried out with a sampling intensity of 15.81%. Three competition indices and twenty distances for the competition radius (1, 2, 3... and 20 m) were evaluated. IC3 index, which relates the DBH of competing trees with the target tree multiplied by the distance between them plus one unit, proved to be the most adequate to represent competition. This index was strongly correlated with biometric attributes, having biological support and the lowest variability when increasing the competition radius. Competition indices and their respective variability tended to stabilize from the competition radius at approximately 6 m. It is concluded that IC3 index and 6 m competition radius are suitable when analyzing the relationship between competitiveness and biometric attributes at the study site.

Resumo O objetivo do presente trabalho foi avaliar alternativas para a modelagem hipsométrica generalista de eucalipto via regressão linear, com a inclusão de índices de competição independentes da distância como variável preditora. Os dados utilizados foram provenientes de 34 parcelas distribuídas em quatro unidades de manejo florestal com 72 meses de idade. Calcularam-se 7 índices de competição independentes da distância. Avaliou-se o desempenho preditivo de 16 modelos hipsométricos generalistas, sendo propostos 14 modelos de dupla entrada (DAP e índice de competição). Todas as equações geradas foram biologicamente consistentes. Diante da ausência de informações da altura de árvores dominantes, a modelagem generalista pode ser melhor viabilizada com a inclusão do índice IC4, que representa a área basal de árvores vizinhas competidoras. Conclui-se que a inclusão de índices de competição em modelos hipsométricos ampliam a capacidade de generalização de equações para talhões de eucalipto com distintas capacidades produtivas. O índice de competição IC4 favorece a qualidade de ajuste e desempenho preditivo da modelagem hipsométrica nos sítios estudados.

Abstract This study aimed to evaluate alternatives for general hypsometric modeling of eucalypt through linear regression, with inclusion of distance-independent competition indices as a predictor variable. The data was collected from 34 plots distributed in four 72-month-old forest management units. Seven distance-independent competition indices were calculated. The study evaluated the predictive performance of 16 general hypsometric models, and 14 double-entry models (DAP and competition index) were proposed. All equations generated were biologically consistent. Given the lack of information on the height of dominant trees, general modeling can be better employed with inclusion of the IC4 index, which represents basal area of neighboring competing trees. It is concluded that the inclusion of competition indices in hypsometric models increases generalization capacity of equations for eucalyptus stands with different productive capacities. The IC4 competition index enhances fit quality and predictive performance of the hypsometric modeling in the study sites.

BACKGROUND Dendritic cells (DCs) specific intercellular adhesion molecule (ICAM)-3-grabbing non integrin receptor (DC-SIGN) binds to subgenera Leishmania promastigotes mediating its interaction with DC and neutrophils, potentially influencing the infection outcome. OBJECTIVES In this work, we investigated whether DC-SIGN receptor is expressed in cells from cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) lesions as well as the in vitro binding pattern of Leishmania (Viannia) braziliensis (Lb) and L. (L.) amazonensis (La) promastigotes. METHODS DC-SIGN receptor was labeled by immunohistochemistry in cryopreserved CL tissue fragments. In vitro binding assay with CFSE-labeled Lb or La promastigotes and RAJI-transfecting cells expressing DC-SIGN (DC-SIGNPOS) or mock-transfected (DC-SIGNNEG) were monitored by flow cytometry at 2 h, 24 h and 48 h in co-culture. RESULTS In CL lesion infiltrate, DC-SIGNPOS cells were present in the dermis and near the epidermis. Both Lb and La bind to DC-SIGNPOS cells, while binding to DC-SIGNNEG was low. La showed precocious and higher affinity to DC-SIGNhi population than to DC-SIGNlow, while Lb binding was similar in these populations. CONCLUSION Our results demonstrate that DC-SIGN receptor is present in L. braziliensis CL lesions and interact with Lb promastigotes. Moreover, the differences in the binding pattern to Lb and La suggest DC-SIGN can influence in a difference way the intake of the parasites at the first hours after Leishmania infection. These results raise the hypothesis that DC-SIGN receptor could participate in the immunopathogenesis of American tegumentary leishmaniasis accounting for the differences in the outcome of the Leishmania spp. infection.

Abstract Objective To estimate the frequency and factors associated with sexual violence against women in Espírito Santo. Methods Cross-sectional study based on data reported between 2011 and 2018 in the Notifiable Diseases Information System. Multivariate analysis was conducted using Poisson regression, with robust variance. Results The frequency of sexual violence was 15.6%, being the prevalence higher among children; people without disabilities and/or disorders; urban areas residents; with a sole, male, unknown aggressor and without suspicion of alcohol use. The residence was the place with the highest occurrence and the character of repetition was present. Conclusion and implications for practice Sexual violence against women was highly prevalent in the state. The results reinforce the association of this condition with the characteristics of the victim, the aggressor and the event, evidencing the vulnerability of children and the domestic space as a scenario of high frequency of this harm.

Resumen Objetivo Estimar la frecuencia y los factores asociados con la violencia sexual contra la mujer en Espírito Santo. Métodos Estudio transversal realizado a partir de datos notificados entre 2011 y 2018 en el Sistema de Información de Enfermedades de Declaración Obligatoria. El análisis multivariado se realizó mediante regresión de Poisson, con varianza robusta. Resultados La frecuencia de violencia sexual fue del 15,6%. La prevalencia fue mayor en niñas; personas sin discapacidades y/o trastornos; residentes en áreas urbanas; con un único agresor, desconocido, del género masculino y sin sospecha de consumo de alcohol. La residencia fue el lugar de mayor ocurrencia y el carácter de repetición estuvo presente. Conclusión e implicaciones para la práctica La violencia sexual contra las mujeres fue altamente prevalente en el estado. Los resultados refuerzan la asociación de esa condición con las características de la víctima, del agresor y del evento, evidenciando la vulnerabilidad de las niñas y el espacio doméstico como escenario de alta frecuencia de esa condición.

Resumo Objetivo Estimar a frequência e os fatores associados à violência sexual contra mulheres no Espírito Santo. Métodos Estudo transversal realizado a partir de dados notificados entre 2011 e 2018 no Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação. A análise multivariada foi conduzida por meio da regressão de Poisson, com variância robusta. Resultados A frequência de violência sexual foi de 15,6%, sendo maior a ocorrência em crianças; pessoas sem deficiências e/ou transtornos; residentes em área urbana; com agressor único, desconhecido, do sexo masculino e sem suspeita de uso de álcool. A residência foi o local de maior ocorrência e o caráter de repetição esteve presente. Conclusão e implicações para a prática A violência sexual contra mulheres apresentou alta frequência no estado. Os resultados reforçam a associação desse agravo com características da vítima, do agressor e do evento, evidenciando a vulnerabilidade das crianças e o espaço doméstico como um cenário de grande frequência desse agravo.

Abstract Objectives: to analyze the level of anxiety in high risk pregnant women admitted in the maternity ward of the Hospital Universitário Lauro Wanderley (HULW) of the Federal University of Paraíba. Methods: an observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study of quantitative character, with a sample composed of 100 pregnant women diagnosed as high risk interned at HULW. Data collection was performed using the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), used to assess the level of anxiety the patient is in and the existing symptoms. For the statistical analysis, the Mann Whitney, Kruskal Wallis and Spearman correlation tests were used, considering p<0.05. Results: it was observed that 68% of pregnant women have moderate to high anxiety, with heat, fear of the worst happening, faster heartbeat, emotional instability and nervousness listed as the most common symptoms. The presence of an anxious condition was independent of maternal age, marital status or parity, however the gestational trimester, history of abortions and length of hospital stay were identified as risk factors for anxiety. Conclusion: pregnant women with a high risk diagnosis hospitalized at HULW presented anxiety, thus identifying the need for a multiprofessional support network, such as family assistance.

Resumo Objetivos: analisar o nível de ansiedade em gestantes de alto risco internadas na maternidade do Hospital Universitário Lauro Wanderley (HULW) da Universidade Federal da Paraíba. Métodos: estudo observacional, descritivo, transversal de caráter quantitativo, com amostra composta por 100 gestantes com diagnóstico de alto risco internadas no HULW. A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio do Inventário de Ansiedade de Beck (BAI), utilizado para avaliar o nível de ansiedade do paciente e os sintomas existentes. Para a análise estatística, foram utilizados os testes de Mann Whitney, Kruskal Wallis e correlação de Spearman, considerando p<0,05. Resultados: observou-se que 68% das gestantes apresentam ansiedade moderada a alta, com calor, medo do pior acontecer, batimento cardíaco acelerado, instabilidade emocional e nervosismo listados como os sintomas mais comuns. A presença de ansiedade foi independente da idade materna, estado civil ou paridade, porém o trimestre gestacional, história de aborto e tempo de internação foram identificados como fatores de risco para ansiedade. Conclusão: gestantes com diagnóstico de alto risco internadas no HULW apresentaram ansiedade, identificando-se a necessidade de uma rede de apoio multiprofssional, como o atendimento familiar.

In a society that is constituted by patterned looks and the logic of normality, visually impaired teachers distance themselves from the standards of body, behavior, ways of being and doing teaching, which causes strangeness. This article is the result of a research that aimed to understand how teachers with visual impairments (blind or with low vision) face the challenges of their professional practice by answering the following research issue: how do visually impaired educators narrate accessibility for professional practice? To do so, narrative interviews were carried out with seven visually impaired educators that work in the Basic Educational System in three Southern Brazilian states. The narratives were organized in thematic groups and examined based on the discourse analysis, supported by Foucauldian references. The study points out that the higher the social barriers imposed, the lower the inclusion possibilities for visually impaired educators in the professional practice. It also reveals that inclusion and accessibility have been thought more for students with disabilities and less for teachers, whose professional insertion is recent and still causes strangeness in school spaces.

En una sociedad que está constituida por las miradas estandarizadas y la lógica de la normalidad, los docentes con discapacidad visual se alejan de las normas de cuerpo, comportamiento, formas de ser y hacer docentes, lo que provoca el extrañamiento. Este artículo es el resultado de una investigación que tuvo como objetivo comprender cómo los profesores con discapacidad visual (ciegos/as o con baja visión) enfrentan los desafíos de ejercer la profesión, contestando al problema de investigación: ¿cómo los docentes con discapacidad visual narran la accesibilidad para el ejercicio de la profesión? Para eso, se realizaron entrevistas narrativas con siete docentes con discapacidad visual que actúan en la Educación Básica en los tres estados de la Región Sul del Brasil. Las narrativas fueron organizadas en grupos temáticos y examinadas a desde la perspectiva del análisis del discurso, apoyadas en referencias foucaultianas. El estudio apunta que: cuanto mayores son las barreras sociales impostas, menores son las posibilidades de incluir a los docentes con discapacidad visual en su ejercicio profesional. También revela que la inclusión y la accesibilidad han sido pensadas más para los estudiantes con discapacidad y menos para los docentes, cuya inserción profesional es reciente y aún provoca distanciamiento en los espacios escolares.

Em uma sociedade que se constitui por olhares padronizados e pela lógica da normalidade, os docentes com deficiência visual se distanciam dos padrões de corpo, comportamento, jeitos de ser e fazer a docência, o que causa estranhamentos. Este artigo resulta de uma pesquisa que objetivou compreender como docentes com deficiência visual (cegos/as ou com baixa visão) enfrentam os desafios de exercer a profissão, respondendo ao seguinte problema de pesquisa: de que forma professores/as com deficiência visual narram a acessibilidade para o exercício da profissão? Para isso, realizaram-se entrevistas narrativas com sete docentes com deficiência visual, atuantes na Educação Básica nos três estados da Região Sul do Brasil. As narrativas foram organizadas em agrupamentos temáticos e examinadas a partir da perspectiva da análise do discurso, amparada pelos referenciais foucaultianos. O estudo aponta que, quanto maiores forem as barreiras sociais impostas, menores serão as possibilidades de inclusão de docentes com deficiência visual no exercício profissional. Revela também, que a inclusão e acessibilidade tem sido pensadas mais para os estudantes com deficiência e menos para os professores, cuja inserção profissional é recente e ainda causa estranhamento nos espaços escolares.

The control of fungal species in agriculture is mainly conducted with the use of contact or systemic fungicides. However, environmental and human health concerns and increased resistance of fungal species to existing fungicides have increased the pressure on researchers to find new active ingredients for fungal control which present low toxicity to non-target organisms, are environmentally safe, and can be applied at very low concentrations. It is herein described the synthesis of eleven glycerol triazole containing compounds (ten of them fluorinated derivatives) and evaluation of their fungicidal activity. Eight out of eleven synthesized compounds are novel and all of the glycerol derivatives were characterized using infrared (IR), nuclear magnetic ressonance (NMR), and mass spectrometry (MS) techniques. Theoretical calculations were also carried out and the results are discussed. Starting from glycerol, the triazole derivatives were prepared in four steps. Evaluation of them against Colletrotricum gloesporioides showed that compound 1-((2,2-dimethyl-1,3 dioxolan-4-yl)methyl)-4-(2-fluorophenyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazole (4d) (ED50 = 59.14 µg mL-1) was slightly more active than commercial fungicide tebuconazole (61.35 µg mL-1). Compound 4d presented attractive physicochemical features for agrochemical purposes as revealed by the calculated physicochemical parameters. It is believed that glycerol-fluorinated triazole derivatives can be explored towards the development of new chemicals for the control of fungal species.

Resumo O doce de leite está entre os mais importantes doces consumidos na região do Mercosul, o que estimula o estudo de sua produção. Estudos recentes têm mostrado o interesse dos consumidores por alimentos mais saudáveis, demandando o presente estudo, que teve como objetivo desenvolver um doce de leite mais nutritivo, menos calórico e com maior rendimento, por meio da adição da biomassa de banana verde. Foram elaboradas cinco formulações de doce de leite, sendo quatro delas com adição de 5%, 10%, 15% e 20% de biomassa de banana verde e uma formulação padrão adicionada de 0,5% de amido comercial. As amostras foram avaliadas quanto à qualidade microbiológica e aos parâmetros físico-químico e sensorial. As diferentes formulações de doce de leite atenderam aos padrões microbiológicos e apresentaram aumento no rendimento com a adição da biomassa. Os resultados indicaram que o aumento da concentração de biomassa de banana verde aumentou o teor de umidade e diminuiu o teor de proteínas, lipídeos e calorias. Em relação à aceitabilidade, todas as amostras avaliadas apresentaram notas entre 7,23 e 8,72, ou seja, acima do mínimo aceitável, que é 6, para todos os atributos avaliados, indicando aceitação por parte dos julgadores. Todas as amostras apresentaram alto índice de intenção de compra, o que comprova os resultados encontrados de aceitabilidade. Observou-se que a utilização da biomassa de banana verde agregou características positivas ao produto, não influenciando na qualidade sensorial dos doces, e ainda melhorou seu rendimento, sendo uma boa opção para o desenvolvimento de produtos mais saudáveis.

Abstract The production and consumption of dulce de leche is one of the most important sweets in the Mercosul Region. However, recent studies have shown consumers’ interest for healthier food and no lactose products, hence creating a demand for this study aims to develop a more nutritional lactose-free dulce de leche with less calories and higher yielding by adding green banana biomass. Five lactose-free dulce de leche formulas have been elaborated in which four were added 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% of green banana biomass and one of them received a standard 0.5% of commercial starch addition. The samples were evaluated regarding its microbiological, physicochemical and sensorial quality. The different lactose-free dulce de leche formulas attended the microbiological standards and demonstrated an increased yield of the green banana biomass concentration. The results indicated that the rise of the green banana biomass concentration has increased moisture and decreased protein, lipids and calories levels. In regards of acceptance, all samples evaluated received grades between 7.23 to 8.72, that is, above 6 which is the minimum value accepted to all the evaluated attributes hence demonstrating the acceptance on behalf of evaluators. All samples presented high ratios of intent to purchase therefore confirming the acceptance results found. It has been observed that the use of green banana biomass aggregated positive characteristics to the product and did not influence the sensorial quality of the sweets, seeing that all of them could improve their yield and thus demonstrating to be a good option to the development of healthier products.

RESUMO As mudanças climáticas ameaçam a sobrevivência das culturas comercias com sua base genética estreita. Uma das alternativas é a identificação de plantas com potencial para a tolerância a estresses abióticos. Objetivou-se verificar as adaptações fisiológicas e anatômicas ao período seco e os impactos sobre a produtividade de acessos de cafeeiro Híbrido de Timor. O delineamento experimental foi em blocos casualizados, em esquema fatorial 7 x 2, sendo sete genótipos (UFV 377-21, UFV 377-21, UFV 442-42, BE 5 Wush-Wush x UFV 366-08, UFV 428-02, UFV 376-31 e UFV 427-55) e dois períodos sazonais (seco e chuvoso), com duas repetições. Foram avaliados a condutância estomática; potencial hídrico na antemanhã; níveis de peróxido de hidrogênio e malondialdeído; atividade das enzimas catalase, superóxido dismutase e ascorbato peroxidase; conteúdo de ascorbato; espessura da cutícula da face adaxial e limbo foliar; densidade estomática; relação entre diâmetro polar e equatorial; área do floema; área, diâmetro e frequência de vasos do xilema; condutividade hidráulica relativa; índice de vulnerabilidade; e produtividade. Observaram-se aclimatações dos acessos ao período seco, sendo que alguns mantiveram maiores valores de potencial hídrico na antemanhã; indução do sistema antioxidante com o aumento da atividade da enzima superóxido dismutase e de níveis de ascorbato; aumento da espessura da cutícula e do limbo foliar; e maior relação entre diâmetro polar e equatorial. A maioria dos acessos avaliados apresentou bom desempenho produtivo, com destaque para UFV 377-21, UFV 442-42 e UFV 376-31, com adaptações ao período seco e potencial produtivo.

ABSTRACT Climate change threatens the survival of commercial crops due to their narrow genetic base. One of the alternatives is the identification of plants with potential for abiotic stress tolerance. This study aimed to verify the physiological and anatomical adaptations to the drought period and the impacts on the yield of ‘Híbrido de Timor’ coffee tree accessions. The experimental design was randomized blocks, in a 7 x 2 factorial arrangement, being seven genotypes (UFV 377-21, UFV 377-21, UFV 442-42, BE 5 Wush-Wush x UFV 366-08, UFV 428-02, UFV 376-31 and UFV 427-55) and two seasonal periods (dry and rainy), with two replications. The stomatal conductance; predawn water potential; levels of hydrogen peroxide and malondialdehyde; activity of the enzymes catalase, superoxide dismutase and ascorbate oxidase; ascorbate content; cuticle thickness of the adaxial surface and leaf lamina; stomatal density; ratio between polar and equatorial diameter; phloem area; area, diameter and frequency of xylem vessels; relative hydraulic conductivity; vulnerability index; and yield were evaluated. The results showed acclimatization of the accessions to the dry period, with some of them maintaining higher water potential values in the predawn; induction of the antioxidant system with the increase in the activity of the superoxide dismutase enzyme and ascorbate levels; increase in the cuticle and leaf lamina thickness; and a higher ratio between polar and equatorial diameters. Most of the evaluated accessions showed a good productive performance, especially the ‘UFV 377-21’, ‘UFV 442-42’ and ‘UFV 376-31’, with adaptations to the dry period and yield potential.

ABSTRACT The objective was to evaluate the inclusion of chitosan (CHI) and technical cashew nut shell liquid (CNSLt) as natural feed additives in cattle diets on nutrient digestibility, ruminal fermentation, and in vitro gas production kinetics. We conducted a completely randomized design with 5×4 factorial arrangement, with 20, 35, 50, 65, and 100% Tifton 85 hay and four additives, monensin (200 mg/kg DM), CNSLt (500 mg/kg DM), CHI (500 mg/kg DM), and CNSLt+CHI (500 mg/kg DM/each). Dry matter (DM) and organic matter (OM) digestibility showed a linear reduction according to forage levels. The highest DM digestibility was observed with CHI on cattle diets. Inclusion of CHI increased DM digestibility. The highest in vitro organic matter and crude protein (CP) digestibilities were observed for CNSLt+CHI. The in vitro dry matter digestibility increased linearly with concentrate in the diet. There was interaction of forage:concentrate ratio and the additives for neutral detergent fiber, acid detergent fiber and hemicellulose digestibility. Chitosan, CNSLt, and CNSLt+CHI promoted the lowest acetate:propionate ratio compared with monensin. Total gas production showed interaction of the forage:concentrate ratio and additives. Lag time was lowest with CNSLt+CHI. Chitosan and CNSLt can be considered alternative fermentation modulators to ionophores by improving nutrient digestibility and increasing ruminal propionate concentrations.

Resumo Um novo vírus denominado Sars-CoV-2, ou COVID-19, surgiu no final do ano de 2019 e causou diversas modificações em todo o mundo. Diante disso, os países estabeleceram medidas preventivas contra essa pandemia, tais quais o isolamento social, uso de equipamentos de proteção individual (EPI’s) e cuidado com indivíduos enquadrados nos chamados grupos de risco, como idosos, hipertensos, doentes crônicos e recentemente, as gestantes e puérperas foram inclusas. Para as puérperas, a amamentação é um momento primordial, que, além de um momento de alimentação natural, é uma oportunidade de fortalecer o vínculo mãe-bebê. Visando uma atenção mais cautelosa para uma possível transmissão de COVID-19 durante a amamentação, as medidas preventivas para esse ato podem dificultar esse binômio e trazer prejuízos para ambos.

Abstract A new virus called Sars-CoV-2, or COVID-19, emerged in late 2019 and caused several changes worldwide. In light of this, countries adopted preventive measures against this pandemic, such as social isolation, use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and special care with people who are at higher risk, such as elderly, people with hypertension or chronic conditions, and recently newborns, pregnant and puerperal women were also included. For puerperal women breastfeeding, it is an extremely important moment, which, in addition to being a natural feeding moment, it is an opportunity to strengthen the mother-baby bond. Aiming at a more cautious approach to avoid possible transmissions of COVID-19 during breastfeeding, preventive measures can hinder this binomial and bring harm to both.

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the perception of mothers of children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) on the diagnosis moment and the child’s health. Material and Methods: Research with a qualitative approach, carried out with 19 mothers of children with CP, in a public higher education institution, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. For data collection, the interview was used and for data interpretation, content analysis. Results: Mothers reported that the diagnosis of a child with CP resulted in major changes in the family’s daily life, increasing their responsibility and demands. After the diagnosis, mothers revealed oscillating feelings, with progressively replaced by her motherly ability to take care, reestablishing the psychic balance. The health associated with the absence of disease and curative practices was frequently observed. Mothers reported a great concern with oral hygiene habits and frequent visits to the dentist. Conclusion: The diagnosis of a child with CP led to changes in the family's priorities and routine. After the moment of anguish, uncertainty and fear, the mothers accepted the reality. The biomedical principle significantly influenced the mother´s perception of health, being health perceived as the absence of disease and curative practices. In relation to oral health, practices widely spread and recommended by the media and health services, such as correct tooth brushing, showed an orientation of patients to maintain oral health.

Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the occurrence, type and severity of anemia at the time of diagnosis of oral cancer, and its potential association with the degree of tumor cell differentiation. This case-control study used 366 medical records of patients treated at two referral centers for oral cancer diagnosis, specifically: cases (n=70) with a histopathological diagnosis of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) of the oral cavity, and controls (n=296) with benign oral lesions. Sociodemographic, behavioral, and clinical variables of both groups, as well as complete blood count values, were analyzed by descriptive statistics and crude/adjusted logistic regression. Anemia was detected in 15.7% of the cases and 11.8% of the controls. The presence of anemia had an OR=1.64 (odds ratio) (95%CI 0.54–5.00) for OSCC, with no significantly statistical association. Normocytic anemia was the most prevalent form of anemia when oral cancer was diagnosed (91.4% of the controls and 72.7% of the cases), and moderate to severely low hemoglobin levels were associated with OSCC diagnosis (OR 6.49; 95%CI 1.18–35.24), albeit data on hematological examinations were missing.