Study Of Cervical Cancers In Mauritius Over A Twelve Years Period (1989-2000) And Role Of Cervical Screening

Abstract

Cervical cancer is among the most dangerous diseases affecting women worldwide. In Mauritius, it is the second most common cancer in women after breast cancer. During the 1989-1992 period, the incidence of cancer cervix was 20 % of all cancers in females and dropped to 12% during the 1997-2000 period. Over this twelve year period (1989-2000), the mean age of patients with cervical cancer was 56 years. Squamous cell carcinoma was the most common histologic type and the incidence was greatest among the native Mauritian population. A cervical cancer screening program started in Mauritius in the year 2001 and is ongoing.