240P - Morbidity and mortality of cervical cancer in the Republic of Kazakhstan

Abstract

BackgroundCervical cancer is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among women from cancer of the reproductive organs in developing countries. The purpose of this study is to analyze the dynamics of morbidity and mortality from cervical cancer in the Republic of Kazakhstan. MethodsMortality and morbidity rates were calculated for the period 2007-2016. 95% confidence intervals are presented. Incidence of and mortality rates were calculated per 100,000 (0/0000) of female population. All statistical calculations were performed using SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) software, version 20.0 for Windows. ResultsFor the period from 2007 to 2016, the incidence rates of cervical cancer were analyzed, which varied from 15.24 to 18.83 per 100,000 of female population. Mortality rates tended to decline over the 10-year period under review in 2007, reaching 7.8 to 7.0 per 100,000 of female population in 2016. There is a difference in morbidity and mortality from cervical cancer between different regions of Kazakhstan. An analysis of the distribution of the incidence in the Republic of Kazakhstan revealed the highest incidence rates in the northern region of the country 28.2 (95% CI: 23.6-33.5) and the north-eastern region 27.3 (95% CI: 22.4-32.9) per 100,000 of female population. On the other hand, the lowest morbidity and mortality rates were found in the southern region substituted 10.4 (95% CI: 7.4-14.2) and 5.4 (95% CI: 4.3-6.8) per 100,000 of female population respectively. ConclusionsThus, the incidence of cervical cancer in the Republic of Kazakhstan has increased over the 10-year period in question, while mortality rates have been gradually decreasing. Such trends can result from the national screening program which was implemented in Kazakhstan. Legal entity responsible for the studyThe author. FundingHas not received any funding. DisclosureAll authors have declared no conflicts of interest.