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Basal cell carcinoma in Qatar

S F Mahmoud1, B Azadeh

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Benha Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Egypt.

International Journal of Dermatology
|October 1, 1996
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Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common skin cancer in Qatar, with high incidence linked to sun exposure. Even individuals with pigmented skin face increased risk due to outdoor activities.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Oncology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Global rise in basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and skin cancer incidence.
  • Sun exposure identified as a significant contributing factor.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence rate and clinical characteristics of BCC in Qatar.
  • To assess risk factors for nonmelanoma skin cancer in a Middle Eastern population.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of clinical and histopathologic data.
  • 5-year study period at Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
  • Calculation of BCC incidence rates per 100,000 residents.

Main Results:

  • BCC is the most prevalent skin cancer in Qatar, with an average annual incidence of 9.9 per 100,000.

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  • Expatriates, particularly Europeans, showed the highest proportion of cases.
  • Higher incidence in men, on sun-exposed areas, predominantly nodular/infiltrative types, affecting individuals in their 3rd-5th decades.
  • 66.7% of patients had relatively pigmented skin.

    • Conclusions:

    • Intense sun exposure from outdoor work and leisure in Qatar elevates nonmelanoma skin cancer risk.
    • Individuals with pigmented skin are also susceptible to sun-induced skin cancers in Qatar.
    • Public health awareness regarding sun protection is crucial for all residents in Qatar.