%0 Journal Article
%T Epidemiologic Profile of the Stomach Cancers in Morocco
%A M. Obtel
%A C. Nejjari
%A A. Zidouh
%A L. Belakhel
%A K. Bendahhou
%A O. El Menzhi
%A S. Mathoulin Pelissier
%A R. Bekkali
%J Open Access Library Journal
%V 1
%N 3
%P 1-7
%@ 2333-9721
%D 2014
%I Open Access Library
%R 10.4236/oalib.1100555
%X Background: The aim of this study was to estimate the proportion of stomach cancer and to determine linked risk factors. Methods: A retrospective study on available data in three oncology centers was performed. Random systematic selection was conducted among all patients registered over four years (2008-2011). Results: A total of 1145 cancer cases were included. Stomach cancer was more prevalent in men (sex ratio M/F = 2.5). This cancer was significantly more frequent in the age group between 51 and 70 years (p = 0.02), in smokers (p = 0.04), and in alcohol consumers (p = 0.04). Conclusion: This retrospective study highlights that even if the incidence of stomach cancer has declined over the last two decades in many countries, this cancer is still a serious public health problem in Morocco. Other prospective studies to identify other risk factors are highly recommended to adjust health strategies in our country.
%K Stomach Cancer
%K Risk Factors
%K Morocco
%U http://www.oalib.com/paper/3064420