Risk Factors and Frequency of Breast Cancer among Women across Different Age Groups in Mosul City
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https://doi.org/10.70411/MJHAS.3.1.2026331Keywords:
Frequency, Breast cancer, Reproductive age, MosulAbstract
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. According to the World Health Organization, its incidence is rising in developing countries, likely due to increased life expectancy, urbanization, and the adoption of Western lifestyles. Aim: This descriptive cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the frequency of breast cancer and assess socio-demographic risk factors among women of reproductive age in Mosul City. Patients and methods, the study spanned from September 2023 to August 2024. Data were collected retrospectively using a non-randomized convenience sampling method from patients diagnosed with breast cancer at Al-Jamhuri, Al Salam, and Al-Khansa’a Teaching Hospitals. Diagnosis was confirmed using ultrasound, mammography, and histopathology. Sociodemographic and clinical data were gathered via questionnaires. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 28. Results Seventy-four women were included in the study. The overall incidence rate of breast cancer was 3.7919 per 100,000 Mosulian women. The most affected age group was 50-59 years (36.47%), with a mean participant age of 59.3 years. Overweight and obese women comprised a significant portion of cases. Urban residents (54.06%) were slightly more affected than rural residents (45.94%). Blood group O was the most common among patients (31.1%). Early menarche (52.7%) and passive smoking (77.4%) were notable risk factors. Invasive ductal carcinoma was the predominant histological type (82.5%). Conclusion Breast cancer in Mosul City is associated with various demographic and lifestyle risk factors. Public health strategies should prioritize screening, prevention, and treatment, particularly for high-risk groups.
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