Spatial Distribution of Cancer Patients in Babil Governorate for 2022 and 2023
Abstract
The spread of cancerous diseases in Iraq in general and in the study area in particular is one of the objectives of the research to study the reality of cancerous diseases in Babylon Governorate and the extent of their spatial, temporal and qualitative variation. Through the data obtained, it became clear that the number of infected people in Babylon Governorate reached (554) infected people for the year 2022, then the number of infections decreased to (371) infected people for the year 2023 This is a positive indicator that indicates awareness, care and attention to this disease and its prevention. It also became clear that the highest rate of infections was among the elderly aged 60 and over, at (50.2%) in 2002 and (49.6%) in 2023. The highest percentage of infections according to profession was for housewives, at (56.1%) for the year 2022 and (42.6%) for the year 2023. As for the type of disease, the highest rates of infections were recorded for breast, uterine and ovarian diseases, at (37.9%) for the year 202 At a rate of (24.3%) for the year 2023, the most important causes leading to infection are environmental pollution of all kinds, dietary habits and behavior, in addition to heredity, in addition to other causes. It is necessary for the relevant authorities to undertake to spread awareness of the seriousness of the disease and its effects and to work to provide its treatments. .
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