%0 Journal Article
%T Cancer incidence in the Republic of Mauritius- 5 Years Review 1997 to 2001
%A Dr. SS Manraj
%A Dr. SB Poorun
%A Mr. R Eddoo
%A Dr. N Jeebun
%J Internet Journal of Medical Update - EJOURNAL
%D 2006
%I Dr. Arun Kumar Agnihotri
%X 6484 new cases of cancer have been registered in Mauritius during 1997-2001 corresponding to Age-Standardized Incidence Rates (ASR world) of 99.9 per 100,000 in men and 121.1 per 100,000 in women. The commonest sites of cancer in men were colo-rectal cancer (9.5%) followed closely by oral cavity & pharynx (9.4%) and prostate (8.8%). In women breast cancer was, by far, the main site (28%, ASR 31.7) ahead of cervical cancer (11.7%) and colorectal (5.7%) and leukaemias (4.7%). Comparisons with figures from neighboring countries show much lower rates in Mauritius for both sexes.
%K Health
%K Cancer
%K Incidence
%U http://www.akspublication.com/paper03_jan-jun2006.htm