Epidemiology of seven years female’s genital tract malignancies in Basra

Abstract

This study investigates the incidence and characteristics of female genital tract malignancies in Basra, Iraq, from 2005 to 2011, amidst a backdrop of rising cancer rates in developing countries. Analyzing data from the Basra Cancer Registration Unit, we identified 487 cases (4.17% of total registered cancers) of female genital cancers, primarily affecting women aged 40 and older. The average annual incidence rate was 6.04 per 100,000 females, with uterine cancer being the most prevalent (3.46/100,000), followed by ovarian cancer (2.39/100,000). Notably, 70.8% of cases occurred in women over 40 years, challenging existing international trends where cervical cancer poses a higher risk in younger populations. Limitations in data completeness, especially concerning histopathology, emphasize the need for enhanced cancer registration systems. Our findings underscore the necessity for targeted interventions and further research to distinguish cancer types and their epidemiological patterns in the region. Feel free to modify any part to better match your intentions!