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An escalating trend in breast cancer incidence was noticed worldwide and globally rushed over the last three decades. In Iraq, there is a lack of studies detailing the time based and geographical distribution of cancer and breast cancer. The study aimed to address this gap by examining the incidence rates and trends of cancer and breast cancer in Basra city center and its districts over a five-year period from 2017-2021. Data were collected from the Ministry of Health, The Iraqi Cancer Registry and related data base. The study included Basra center, Diyar, Mudainah, Qurna, Hartha, Zubair, Shatt Alarab and Abu Alkhaseeb districts. The annual incidence rate of cancer revealed consistent upward in Center, Zubair and Abu Alkhaseeb. Shatt Alarab showed a higher rate among other districts while the center displayed the highest peaking at 144 in 2021. The results showed variable trends across these districts with Zubair and AbuAlkhaseeb demonstrated consistent increase in breast cancer disease. The center showed the highest growth over the study period. This study shed light on the localized trend of breast cancer in Basra and highlights the need for targeted awareness campaigns, activating the role of early detection clinics and the need for interventions in lifestyle.
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