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Cancer patterns in Jordan 1975-1979
1Faculty of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman.
Annales Chirurgiae Et Gynaecologiae
|January 1, 1987
Summary
This study analyzed 3,604 primary malignant tumors in Jordan from 1975-1979. Skin cancer dominated, with notable exceptions in bladder and breast cancer patterns, especially in younger females.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Cancer patterns vary globally, influenced by genetics, environment, and lifestyle.
- Understanding regional cancer epidemiology is crucial for targeted public health interventions.
- Limited data exists on cancer incidence and patterns in the Middle East during the late 20th century.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the frequency, age, sex, and site distribution of primary malignant tumors in Jordan.
- To present age-standardized incidence rates for various cancers in Jordan.
- To compare cancer incidence rates in Jordan with other countries, particularly in the Middle East.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 3,604 histologically diagnosed primary malignant tumors.
- Data collected from Departments of Pathology in Jordan between 1975 and 1979.
- Calculation of relative frequencies, incidence rates, and standardized comparisons.
Main Results:
- Skin malignancies were the most frequent in the general and male populations.
- Breast cancer was dominant in females, with a notable proportion of young patients.
- Lymphomas were the most common childhood tumors; bladder cancer showed distinct patterns.
Conclusions:
- Jordan's cancer profile largely resembles other Middle Eastern countries, except for urinary bladder tumors.
- Early diagnosis and intervention strategies may be needed for advanced bladder cancers and breast cancer in young females.
- Childhood cancers represented 7.4% of all registered tumors during the study period.