Incidence of thyroid malignancies in Baku

Aim. To study the epidemiological situation of the incidence of thyroid cancer in Baku during the period 2012-2016.

Methods. The basis for conducting the present study was statistical reporting form No. 7 of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Azerbaijan for the period 2012-2016. 355 patients were examined who were further divided into 2 age groups: 0-17 years (children) and 18 years and older (adults). To assess the epidemiological situation, extensive parameter (disease distribution), intensive (incidence), prevalence of thyroid malignancies, overall mortality rate and lethality, 5-year survival and cancer aggressiveness were used.

Results. Analysis of the incidence of thyroid malignancies in Baku during the period 2012-2016, revealed an increase in incidence, especially in female patients. During the study period, incidence of thyroid cancer among males was 1.5-1.6 per 100 000, and among females - 2.5-4.2 per 100 000. Prevalence during the study period among males increased by 1.7 times and by 2.3 times among females. The peak morbidity of thyroid cancer among females was in the age group of 30-39 years (1.8 per 100 000) and 50-59 years (2.2 per 100 000), and among males the standardized index for all age groups was relatively stable (0.3 per 100 000).

Conclusion. The assessment of incidence of thyroid malignancies among the population of Baku during the period 2012-2016 revealed its increase, especially among the female population.