Relationship between Educational and Socioeconomic Status and Early Diagnosis of Carcinoma Breast in Females
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Breast cancer is the most common site-specific cancer in women and is the leading cause of death from cancer in women age around 22-59 years. It accounts for 26% of all newly diagnosed cancers in females and is responsible for 15% of cancer-related deaths in females. The incidence of breast cancer varies in different countries in the world. Women residing in industrialized countries tend to have a higher incidence than women residing in less industrialized countries. Aim: To analyze the relationship between socioeconomic and educational status and early diagnosis of carcinoma (CA) breast. To emphasize the need for early detection of breast cancer. Materials and Methods: Patient from any age group presenting with the lesion suspected of breast CA and proved by fine needle aspiration cytology and Tru-Cut biopsy and all relevant investigations to stage the disease such as chest X-ray, ultrasound abdomen, liver function test, mammography, and skeletal survey done for advanced cases to rule out metastasis were included. Results: CA breast was found to be more common among females in the age group of 40-60 years (70%). Out of 150 patients, 92 patients (61.3%) were illiterate, 48 (32%) were educated up to primary level, 10 patients (6.7%) with secondary education. Out of 150 patients, 140 patients (93.3%) belonged to low socioeconomic status and 10 patients (6.7%) belonged to middle class. Impact of social inequality in cancer is not being given adequate attention in this country. Lower and middle-income group constitutes the majority of the population in our country. Hence, socioeconomic study of cancer is important for preventive measures and therapeutic action plans. Conclusion: Impact of social inequality in cancer is not being given adequate attention in this country. Lower and middle-income group constitutes the majority of the population in our country. Hence, socioeconomic study of cancer is important for preventive measures and therapeutic action plans.
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S Santhi Nirmala
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