2015
DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2015.16.6.2379
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Cancer Incidence and Mortality Data in Aktobe, West Kazakhstan, 2000-2010

Abstract: The article provides an assessment of the dynamics of cancer incidence and mortality in the territory of Aktobe city for the period 2000-2010. The most common cancers were found in the lungs, stomach, esophagus and breast throughout the period, with slight increase in colon cancer and decrease in esophageal cancer being apparent. In an attempt to cast light on effects of environmental pollution, the authors also compared data on total emissions of chemicals into the air. While preliminary, the findings provide… Show more

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“…Breast cancer prevails in the structure of malignancies in Kazakhstan women as has been shown before (13). It remains first in structure all over the country and in the national megapolises thus reflecting the global picture (5).…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 56%
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“…Breast cancer prevails in the structure of malignancies in Kazakhstan women as has been shown before (13). It remains first in structure all over the country and in the national megapolises thus reflecting the global picture (5).…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 56%
“…Breast cancer is the most common malignant disease among the female population of Kazakhstan (13) like in many developed countries of the world (Canada, UK, US, Western Europe) (47). Breast cancer accounts for every 5 th tumor.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A cancer surveillance programme, built around a PBCR, has a major role in informing the initial phases of a national cancer control plans, monitoring progress and evaluating the implementation of specific cancer control policies . Indeed, registry data have been central in assessing the magnitude of the cancer problem in support of the cancer control program in a number of countries in social and economic transition . Thailand launched its second NCCP in 2013 covering the period 2013–2017 .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[17][18][19] Indeed, registry data have been central in assessing the magnitude of the cancer problem in support of the cancer control program in a number of countries in social and economic transition. [20][21][22][23][24] Thailand launched its second NCCP in 2013 covering the period 2013-2017. 25 The NCCP comprises a number of interlinked strategies, including cancer informatics, primary prevention, secondary prevention, tertiary prevention and treatment, palliative care, as well as cancer control research and capacity-building.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…An analysis of various sources revealed a worsening of the demographic situation in the industrial regions of Western Kazakhstan, as well as an increase in the overall incidence rate and malignant tumors [7], [8], [9]. For example, in the Aktobe region, the mortality rate of the population in the area of the chromium biogeochemical industry is 11.8% above the regional average and 11% above the republican average, and there is an increase in the level of disability [10].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%