Synopsis
A recent study by BSMMU reveals that cancer affects 106 out of 100,000 people in Bangladesh, accounting for 12% of annual deaths. The report highlights common cancer types and treatment statistics among the population.Key Takeaways
- 106 per 100,000 individuals in Bangladesh have cancer.
- 12% of deaths are due to cancer.
- 38 types of cancer are identified in the nation.
- 60% of patients received combined treatments.
- 93% of patients are aged 18 to 75.
Dhaka, Feb 3 (NationPress) A total of 106 individuals per 100,000 in Bangladesh are diagnosed with cancer, contributing to 12% of all deaths in the nation, according to a report from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU).
Dr. Md Khalequzzaman, the principal researcher from the public health and informatics department of BSMMU, noted that 38 different types of cancer have been identified in the country, with the most prevalent being breast, mouth, stomach, respiratory tract, and cervical cancers.
As reported by Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS), there is a rising trend in cancer diagnoses, with an annual detection of 53 new cases per 100,000 individuals.
This information was shared at a seminar titled 'Burden of Cancer in Bangladesh: Population-Based Cancer Registry', held at the BSMMU's Super Specialised Hospital, where the study on the nation’s cancer landscape was conducted.
Dr. Khalequzzaman revealed that 93% of cancer patients fall within the age range of 18 to 75 years, while 2.4% are children and 5.1% are aged over 75.
The comprehensive study involved 201,668 participants from 46,631 households, with a demographic split of 48.4% male and 51.6% female.
Launched in July 2023, the study focused on 200,000 individuals and utilized specially designed Internet-based cancer registration software for data collection. Follow-up visits will commence in July 2024.
Among female cancer cases, 19% were linked to reproductive health, including 11% cervical, 5% ovarian, and 3% uterine cancers, as reported by Xinhua news agency.
The study indicated that 60.6% of female cancer patients use smokeless tobacco, and 46% consume e-tobacco. Notably, 60% received combined treatment, while 7.4% did not undergo any treatment.
For male patients, 75.8% were smokers, with 46% not using tobacco products.
The findings reveal that 60% of cancer patients received various treatments like surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, while 7.4% received no treatment after diagnosis.
Additionally, the study identified common co-morbidities among cancer patients: hypertension at 17%, diabetes at 11%, heart disease at 6%, chronic kidney disease at 3%, and stroke at 2%.
