Cancer incidence and mortality in Antigua/Barbuda
West Indian med. j
;
40(2): 74-80, June 1991. tab
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in English
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| ID: lil-97415
ABSTRACT
An inquiry into the incidence and mortality of malignant neoplasms in Antigua/Barbuda was undertaken to document the magnitude of the disease. The top ranking cancers diagnosed in 114 males were skin (26.3%), prostate (22.8%) and upper respiratory and alimentary tract (10.5%). In 130 females, the 3 main cancers were breast (23.1%), cervix uteri (22.3%), and skin (15.3%). The main cancers causing death were stomach (22.3%) and prostate (17.8%) in 157 males; and breast (18.2%) and cervix uteri (14.1%) in 149 females. Imprecise documentation, insufficient clinico-pathological correlation and the finding of advanced cancers underscore the need for a cancer registry and cancer society in Antigua/Barbuda.
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LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Neoplasms
Type of study:
Incidence study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Antigua and Barbuda
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English Caribbean
Language:
English
Journal:
West Indian med. j
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
1991
Type:
Article
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