Abstract

PREVALENCE OF MALIGNANCY AMONG THE FARMERS IN PROVINCE OF PUNJAB, PAKISTAN

Danish Ali, Syed Baqir Shyum Naqvi , Samiyah Tasleem* and Musa Raza

Abstract

Background: Malignancy includes as a noteworthy supporter of the weight of sickness in this day and age. It is the second driving reason for death all inclusive. Everyday schedules and environmental elements are considered reasons for growth although tumor is an overwhelming sickness it is to a great extent preventable. In the event that we have the satisfactory information about malignancy patients, at that point by applying suitable measures, an extraordinary effect on lessening the worldwide disease weight can be accomplished. Objective: To find the prevalence of malignancy among the formers of Punjab province of Pakistan. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted targeting major hospitals in Punjab. The study included all Patients diagnosed with any type of malignancy histopathologically between Jan 2010 to Dec 2017, who was farmers by profession. During the study, the incidences of malignancy, their types, year of diagnosis, age, gender, marital status, ethnic group, and occupations and other risk factors and specifications have been carried out. Results: A total of 252 valid cases were reported of different malignancies which were prevalent in farmers belonging to Punjab province. The maximum no of cases from head and neck which were 91. Where the blood cancer cases reported 51and Respiratory 27 as well as brain and nervous system 27. The minimum cases among the framers reported Genito/urinary 17. Conclusion: The farmers are in danger of improvement of different diseases from the word related introduction to chemicals/Malignancy-causing agents in a type of pesticides and different vapors from cultivating hardware and bright radiation.

Keywords: Malignancy, Farmers, Punjab, Pakistan.