Breast cancer in the Republic of Khakassia

Abstract

The paper presents the results of analyzing the spatial and temporal trends in the incidence of breast cancer (Bc) in the Republic of khakasia over the period 2005 to 2012. There was a rise in morbidity rates over time; in this case, their increase rate was higher in the female population than the average one as observed in Russia. The disease was more common in urban than rural dwellers among both the khakasses and the representatives of other ethnic groups. The incidence rates of Bc were much lower in the khakasses living in the rural area.