Relationship between Age and Cancer among Women at the National Cancer Control Foundation in Ibb City, Yemen, 2024

Abstract

Introduction: Cancer is one of main causes of death among women around the world, affecting into both high-income and middle-income countries. Aim of Study: is to assess the relationship between cancer and age group among female participants. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with female cancer patients at the National Cancer Control Foundation (NCCF) in Ibb governorate, Yemen. Results: A total of 134 female cancer patients were recruited for this study. The patients' ages ranged from 18 to 80 years with a mean age of 42.66 ± 21.0 years. Most of female patients (n = 102; 76.12%) were from rural areas. Four types of cancer were most common in females including cancers of breast (n = 40; 29.85%), colorectal (n = 11; 8.2 %), uterine (n = 10; 7.46%), and lymphoma (n = 7; 6.72%). Around two thirds of cancers (n=65; 41.8%) were among females aged from 41-60 years, while in other age groups; less than 18 years, 19-41 years old, and over 60 years, the cancer was estimated at (n=24; 17.9%, n=34; 25.4%, n= 20; 14.9% respectively). Conclusion: The prevalence of cancer was breast cancer, and highest incidence of cancer was observed among females from rural area, low education level, and among age group 41–60 years.