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Cancer Related Mortality in Port Harcourt, Southern Nigeria
A Dodiyi-Manuel1, P N Wichendu1, S T Dodiyi-Manuel2
1Department of Surgery, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
West African Journal of Medicine
|April 3, 2022
Summary
Cancer is a significant cause of death in Nigeria, with breast cancer being the most common. This study analyzed cancer mortality patterns at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital over five years.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Cancer is a leading global cause of mortality, impacting life expectancy.
- Nigeria faces a data gap regarding cancer mortality rates.
- The World Health Organisation highlights cancer's significant burden in various countries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the pattern of cancer mortality.
- To analyze cancer death data at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital.
Main Methods:
- A 5-year retrospective study (January 2014 - December 2018).
- Analysis of all cancer-related deaths at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital.
- Data extraction and analysis using SPSS version 24.
Main Results:
- A total of 4449 deaths were recorded, with 293 (6.59%) attributed to cancer.
- Cancer mortality included 114 males and 179 females (1:1.6 male to female ratio).
- Breast cancer was the most frequent cause of cancer death (61 cases, 20.8%).
Conclusions:
- Cancer represents a major cause of mortality in Nigeria.
- Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in females and overall.
- Prostate cancer is the most common cause of cancer death in males.
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