Epidemiological Consideration About Pediatric Sarcomas in Albania
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Sarcomas are frequent in the pediatric age, occupying the fourth place (by about 10%). Objective of the present study is to present some epidemiological data of Pediatric Sarcoma (PS) in Albania, from 1997 to 2010. Method: Among 93 children of 0 to 14 years old with PS, we studied the specific weight of the PS in the general pediatric morbidity, vs. other pediatric cancers; annual incidence in the pediatric population, the incidence during the performance period under study; geographical distribution according to three areas of Albania, in 12 regions and 36 districts. Results: Sarcomas in our country constitute about 8.3% of all pediatric cancers (CI from 1.5% to 15.1%). The annual incidence in the general population is 0.19, the cumulative incidence for the period 14 years in the pediatric population is 9.1/105 children born alive, with an average annual incidence of 0.65/105 children born alive. However, within the period of study 04-10 incidence has increased almost by 50% compared with the first 7-year (0.96 vs. 0.43). High incidence was found in northern Albania, in the areas of Dibra, Kukes, Durres etc. Conclusions: High numbers of PS, high mortality, is forcing attention from health institutions. Dynamics study of incidence for the whole period draws attention to a growing incidence of lightly progressive; a higher incidence for years 04-10, there may be incentives in search of various, favorable, explosive, environmental or other factors that may have influence on this phenomenon.
Authors and Affiliations
Donjeta Bali (Alia), Fabian Cenko, Anila Godo, Eleni Nastas, Mirela Xhafa, Numila Maliqari, Lila Shundi
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