Table 1

Age-world-standardized incidence rate (ASR(W)) of breast cancer in Kuwait as compared to neighbouring Gulf countries [1], and age distribution of breast cancer in Kuwait according to our study. (Total n = 166).

Incidence (ASR(W)) in neighbouring Gulf countries

Bahrain
Qatar
Kuwait
UAE
Saudi Arabia

40.2
33.3
31.8
24.1
24.7

Age distribution in Kuwaiti cases (N = 166 patients)

Age distribution

N
% frequency


30–55 years

113
68.1

>55 years

49
29.5

<30 years

4
2.4







166
100


Age distribution

Mean age

p value

<55 years

40 years

<0.0001
>55 years

68 years



Saleh and Abdeen Journal of Carcinogenesis 2007 6:12   doi:10.1186/1477-3163-6-12