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CANCER CASES UP IN ARMENIA - DOCTOR
15:41 ~U 27.01.14
Like in any other country, cancer cases show an upward trend in
Armenia, oncologist Victor Badeyan told Tert.am.
He forecasts a further upward trend.
"This trend will continue, and not only in our country, but also
in other countries - in terms of both cancer cases and death rate -
despite achievements in treatment," the doctor said.
Lung cancer cases are the highest in number both in Armenia and in
other countries.
As of late 2011, a total of 32,580 cancer cases were recorded in
Armenia - 12,583 men and 19,997 women.
"Every healthy citizen aged over 40 must visit a primary healthcare
institution once every year to have cancer detected in an early stage
and to allow for an effective treatment," he said.
The specialist brought the example of Germany and France, where any
patient missing the regular visit to a doctor, is no longer allowed
to rely on medical insurance upon having a health problem later.
Badeyan noted that the social package, which applies only to employees
of government-funded institutions in Armenia does not contribute to an
early detection of diseases. The patients' number increases in this
way, but those are people having complaints, not healthy patients,
the doctor explained.
Armenian News - Tert.am
15:41 ~U 27.01.14
Like in any other country, cancer cases show an upward trend in
Armenia, oncologist Victor Badeyan told Tert.am.
He forecasts a further upward trend.
"This trend will continue, and not only in our country, but also
in other countries - in terms of both cancer cases and death rate -
despite achievements in treatment," the doctor said.
Lung cancer cases are the highest in number both in Armenia and in
other countries.
As of late 2011, a total of 32,580 cancer cases were recorded in
Armenia - 12,583 men and 19,997 women.
"Every healthy citizen aged over 40 must visit a primary healthcare
institution once every year to have cancer detected in an early stage
and to allow for an effective treatment," he said.
The specialist brought the example of Germany and France, where any
patient missing the regular visit to a doctor, is no longer allowed
to rely on medical insurance upon having a health problem later.
Badeyan noted that the social package, which applies only to employees
of government-funded institutions in Armenia does not contribute to an
early detection of diseases. The patients' number increases in this
way, but those are people having complaints, not healthy patients,
the doctor explained.
Armenian News - Tert.am