Demographic characteristics of breast cancer patients registered in Sulaymaniyah governorates from 2007 to 2023

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Ministry of Planning, Kurdistan Regional Government, Erbil, Iraq.
2 Department of Radiology, College of Medicine, Hawler Medical University, Erbil, Iraq.
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Introduction: This takes a look at embarks on an analytical exploration to decipher the demographic profiles of breast cancer sufferers in Sulaymaniyah over 16 years (2007-2023). It aims to light up the patterns, developments, and shifts in demographics, consisting of age, gender, and socioeconomic popularity, contributing to a deeper expertise of the ailment's footprint in this place.
Methodology: Utilizing data from health facilities and cancer registries in Sulaymaniyah, this review conducts a systematic analysis of patient records. The study employs statistical techniques to examine demographic characteristics, offering insights into the incidence patterns and potentially influencing factors, including genetic predispositions and environmental elements.
Results: The findings reveal a fluctuating yet generally increasing trend in breast cancer cases, with a significant concentration of cases in urban areas. A notable decrease in the mean age of diagnosis over the analyzed period highlights shifts in demographic characteristics and possibly early detection practices.
Conclusions: The take look at underscores the importance of localized research to tell healthcare regulations and interventions. It indicates a fashion toward younger a while of prognosis and an urban predominance of breast cancer cases in Sulaymaniyah, emphasizing the want to undertake global first-class practices in early detection, remedy, and public fitness techniques tailored to the place's specific context.
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