Cancer Estimation in Male Population of Patan District, Gujarat
Journal Title: Healthline - Year 2014, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Cancer can be caused by variety of factors and may develop over a number of years. This paper provides a synopsis of the incidence of male cancers in Patan district, Gujarat State. Objectives: To determine incidence of Head and neck cancers, tobacco related cancers, leading cancer sites and cancer mortality for males in Patan district. Materials and Methods: The Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute was the prime source of data on cancer cases, along with other sources which were recorded cancer cases contributed data for this study. Information on cases from these sources were subjected to meticulous verification regarding repetition, place of residence and other potential errors. To ensure maximally complete data, cases registered between 1st January 2011 and 31st December 2011 was considered for the present study. Results: Total 310 male cancer patients were recorded in Patan district. Head and Neck Cancers constituted 47.42% of total cancer in males. Cancer sites associated with tobacco form 60.97% of all cancers in men. Top five cancers in males in this study were tongue, lung, mouth, hypopharynx and larynx. During the year 2011, 85.95% cases were confirmed through primary histology reports. About 60.81% of deaths occurred in 35-64 years of broad age group and 27.03% of deaths were occurred in 65+ years age group. Conclusion: The tobacco related cancers represent the most preventable form of cancer in our society. Future research should be aimed at improving quality of data for early detection and prevention of tobacco related cancers and head and neck cancers.
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Parimal Jivarajani , Prachi Shah, Himanshu Patel, Jayesh Solanki , Vishruti Pandya
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