School of Epidemiology and Health (ENATSE), University of Parakou, Parakou, Benin
Research Article
Epidemiological, Diagnostic, Therapeutic Aspects of Cervical Cancer : Data from the Population-based Cancer Registry of the City of Parakou from 2017 to 2022
Author(s): ATADE Sèdjro Raoul*, Behanzin Luc, Vodouhe Mahublo Vinadou, Gnangnon Fréddy, Balley Marie Claire, Manfouo Sanfo lyse Naofelle, Salman Amidou, Boukari Oumou, Hountohotegbe Esdras, Salifou Kabibou and Brun Luc Valère
Background: Cervical cancer remains a public health problem.
Objective: This study sought to describe the epidemiological, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of cervical cancer
using data from the population-based cancer registry of the city of Parakou from 2017 to 2022.
Method: This was a retro-prospective dynamic cohort study with descriptive purpose. The study covered the
period from January 1st, 2017 to December 31th, 2022.
Result: A total of 101 patients were diagnosed with cervical cancer from 2017 to 2022 regardless of the evidence
level. The age-standardized incidence rate was 25.6 cases per 100,000 person-years, while the mortality rate was
2.31 cases per 100,000 person-years. The mean age at diagnosis was 51.24 years ± 12.63 years. Cervical cancer
affected more householdwives (49.50%), illiterate (62.37%), menopa.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2161-0932.24.14.2.617