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Cancer patterns in Quetta (1998-1999).

Y Bhurgri1, S Pervez, A Usman

  • 1Karachi Cancer Registry, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi.

JPMA. the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
|March 12, 2003
PubMed
Summary

This study reveals a high incidence of esophageal cancer in Quetta, Pakistan, distinct from Karachi's cancer patterns. This finding suggests an extended esophageal cancer belt in the region.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Quetta, the capital of Baluchistan, has a population of 759,245, with a majority of Persian or Baluchi speaking residents.
  • The study focuses on cancer cases from Quetta reported to the Karachi Cancer Registry between 1998 and 1999.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the cancer incidence and patterns in Quetta, Baluchistan.
  • To compare the cancer profile of Quetta with that of Karachi.

Main Methods:

  • Review of cancer cases from Quetta reported to the Karachi Cancer Registry (1998-1999).
  • Inclusion of data from Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) Quetta collection point and Karachi healthcare facilities.
  • Identification of Quetta residents through recorded addresses and telephone numbers.

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Main Results:

  • 1077 cancer notifications were received from Quetta during the 2-year study period.
  • The age-standardized incidence rate (ASR) for all cancer sites was 137.0/100,000 for males and 92.8/100,000 for females.
  • Esophageal cancer was the most common cancer in both genders (males- ASR 25.5, 17.2%; females-ASR 23.4,23.1%), representing one of the highest rates globally. Breast cancer incidence in females was low.

Conclusions:

  • Cancer data from Quetta shows a distinct pattern compared to Karachi.
  • The findings provide a glimpse into the cancer profile of Baluchistan.
  • The high incidence of esophageal cancer suggests an extension of the esophageal cancer belt's geographical limits.