HIGH RISK OF OVARIAN CANCER IN RURAL AND NON TRIBAL WOMEN

Abstract

Abstract

Background: The term "ovarian cancer" includes several different types of cancer that  arise from cells of the ovary, most commonly, tumors arise from the epithelium or lining cells of the ovary. Smoking is an established risk factor for many diseases and is one of the most important public health problems worldwide. Rural areas of the United States have a higher smoking prevalence than urban areas. Chronic stress associated with high income inequality has been hypothesized to increase ovarian cancer risk and other adverse health outcomes.

Material & methods: The present study was conducted at Geetanjali Medical College and Hospital, Udaipur (Rajasthan). Total  100 cases (females) attending the obstetrics and gynecology department for some gynecological and other problem  were selected for this study between the age of 40-60 years, who were attending cancer centre at GEETANJALI MEDICAL COLLEGE AND  HOSPITAL, Udaipur (Rajasthan).               

GROUP I: - It consisted of healthy females control subjects (n=50) .By routine examination and tests, we ensured that all the subjects were healthy and there were no signs and symptoms or history of ovarian tumor and diseases

GROUP II: - It consisted of ovarian cancer females subjects (n=50) with a history of ovarian tumor.

Results:   high risk of ovarian cancer occurs in female who lives in rural area and takes alcohol

Conclusion: The present study we highlights the diagnosis, prognosis and recurrence of the role of smoking and alcohol in rural area womes so they need to aware for the same.

Key words:  Ovarian cancer, smoking, alcohol, rural area.