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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). |
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| Incidence (ASR(W)) in neighbouring Gulf countries |
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| Bahrain |
Qatar |
Kuwait |
UAE |
Saudi Arabia |
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| 40.2 |
33.3 |
31.8 |
24.1 |
24.7 |
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| Age distribution in Kuwaiti cases (N = 166 patients) |
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| Age distribution |
N |
% frequency |
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| 30–55 years |
113 |
68.1 |
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| >55 years |
49 |
29.5 |
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| <30 years |
4 |
2.4 |
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| 166 |
100 |
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| Age distribution |
Mean age |
p value |
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| <55 years |
40 years |
<0.0001 |
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| >55 years |
68 years |
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Saleh and Abdeen Journal of Carcinogenesis 2007 6:12 doi:10.1186/1477-3163-6-12 |
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