Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

The present study entitled was undertaken to evaluate the incidence and pattern of cancer in female population in Rewa region in Madhya Pradesh State. For this purpose, the records available in the Histopathology Section of the department of Pathology, S.S. Medical College, Rewa, during the period from 1980 to 1989, were analysed. Inspite of various sources of error and limitations, the frequency data determined from hospital records were found to be useful to have an idea of incidence of site pattern of cancer prevalent in Rewa region which would be useful for further studies. Appropriate steps should be taken to detect cancer of the uterine cervix, breast and oral in women sex population in the early stages and to provide facilities for an effective cure. Further, an attempt may be made for uplifting the socio-economic condition and general health awareness among the people of Rewa region, so that the frequency of cancer of cervix, breast and oral in female sex population to may be brought down. Improved health services and adequate health statistics will allow better prediction of risk of cancer among the population of Rewa Region.
Key words: Incidence, Female, Cancer, Cervix, Breast, Oral, Socio-Economic Condition, Improved Health Services.

Corresponding author: Dr. Arun Maity (M.D.), Asst. Prof., Dept. of Pathology, R.K.D.F. Medical College, Bhopal (M.P.).

This article may be cited as: Maity A, Meena S, Likhar KS, Singh UR, Pradhan PK. A study of prevalence of cancer in female sex population in rewa region (M.P. State). J Adv Med Dent Scie Res 2017;5(1):116-119.