Distribution and Prevalence of Cancer in Churu District, Rajasthan: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

BACKGROUD: - A powerful enemy in the field of global health, cancer has a lasting impact on all countries. In India cancer burden is raising in both incidence and mortality rates. Community based epidemiological data are very less in Rajasthan.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: Conduct Survey to identify Distribution and Prevalence of Cancer in Churu District, Rajasthan and provide baseline data for future comparisons.

METHODOLOGY- Total 30 Clusters were selected by Simple Random Sampling (SRS) method. After decided the clusters, we have made a small team and start planning to survey by selecting regions (cluster).We start door-to-door survey to know the prevalence of this illness in selected clusters.

RESULTS:- Percentage prevalence was found 0.090%(90 in 1 lakh),Among them 25.58% were found with oral cancer, 13.95%,blood cancer, Breast cancer in 11.62% 9.3% were Lung cancer, 6.9%  were uterus, bones and cervical cancer, intestinal and colorectum in 4.65% and 2.3% hepatocellular. Age- 41.8%cases were more than 60 years old, males 55.82% and female 44.18%, 4.6% with family history, and 90.69% were Hindu, 86.04% married. 37.20 % were Labour, 65.11% were vegetarians, and 34.88% were consumed tobacco+ smoking+ alcohol.

CONCLUSION:-Finding the reason for the rising prevalence, raising awareness, and implementing preventative measures, such as cutting back on alcohol and tobacco use and minimizing exposure to pesticides and early  detection, diagnosis, and treatment methods that are appropriate for this situation all require a concerted effort.