Males . . . 5.5 27.0%
31.6%
-
. . . 0.8 39.4%
41.2%
- Current tobacco smoking (2011)
Total alcohol per capita consumption, in litres of pure alcohol (2010)
Females
Physical inactivity (2010) Obesity (2014)
Household solid fuel use (2012)
Total . . . 4.3 30.2%
34.5%
0.0%
Income group: High Total population: 9,206,000
Life expectancy at birth: Total:76 Males:76 Females:78 Total deaths: 9,700
United Arab Emirates
Cancer Incidence
Age-Standardized Cancer Mortality Trends*
Cancer Mortality Profile*
World Health Organization - Cancer Country Profiles, 2014.
Adult Risk Factors
No data available No data available
No data available No data available
No data available No data available
Breast 24.1%
Ovary 8.3%
Lymphomas, multiple myeloma
7.6%
Colorectum 7.4%
Leukaemia 7.2%
Other 45.4%
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012
age-standardized death rate per 100,000
Trachea, bronchus, lung Lymphomas, multiple myeloma
Colorectum Stomach
Leukaemia
Females
Trachea, bronchus, lung
16.4%
Lymphomas, multiple myeloma
11.5%
Colorectum 10.7%
Stomach 7.8%
Leukaemia 7.2%
Other 46.4%
Males
700 Deaths
500 Deaths
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012
age-standardized death rate per 100,000
Breast Ovary
Lymphomas, multiple myeloma Colorectum
Leukaemia
Females Males
568
96 93 83 72
0 100 200 300 400 500 600
Breast Thyroid Cervix uteri Colorectum Ovary
Number of cases
Males Females
177
146
117 116
89
0 100 200 300 400 500 600
Colorectum Lung Non-Hodgkin
lymphoma
Leukaemia Prostate
Number of cases
** Indicates highest possible level of achievement
* No mortality data available. Figures are based on national incidence estimates and modelled survival.
Tobacco control
Cancer Primary Prevention Policies
Has an operational cancer policy/strategy/action plan
Scope
No
Hepatitis B vaccination schedule
Acetic acid visualization (VIA)
Mammogram
Bowel cancer screening by exam or colonoscopy
Radiotherapy
Number of radiation oncologists 6
Generally available in the public health system
Breast cancer
Generally available at the public primary health care level
Faecal occult blood test or faecal immunological test Colorectal cancer
Tobacco taxes ≤25% of retail price is tax
Has an operational policy, strategy or action plan for reducing overweight/obesity
94%
Not generally available at the public primary health care level
Not generally available at the public primary health care level
Breast palpation / clinical breast exam (CBE) Generally available at the public primary health care level
Generally available at the public primary health care level
Not generally available at the public primary health care level
Generally available in the public health system
Overweight and obesity prevention and control
National immunization
Generally available in the public health system
Non-methadone morphine equivalent consumption per cancer death (mg) . . .
Total high energy teletherapy units / million inhabitants 0.6
Number of radiotherapy centres
Yes
Cancer Plans, Monitoring and Surveillance
Population-based National
2012 Coverage
Last year of data Has a cancer registry
World Health Organization - Cancer Country Profiles, 2014.
… = No data available
Not generally available Has an operational policy, strategy or action plan to reduce the burden of tobacco use No
Three to five public places completely smoke-free Smoke-free legislation
Tobacco dependence treatment National quit line, and both NRT and some cessation services cost-
covered**
Warning labels Medium size warnings with all appropriate characteristics OR large
warnings missing some appropriate characteristics
Bans on advertising, promotion and sponsorship Ban on national television, radio and print media as well as on some but not all other forms of direct and/or indirect advertising
3
Cancer Treatment and Palliative Care
Cervical cytology (PAP)
Community/home care for people with advanced stage cancer and other NCDs Chemotherapy (medicines not specified)
Oral morphine (formulation not specified) Cervical cancer
Harmful use of alcohol prevention and control Physical inactivity prevention and control
Cancer Screening and Early Detection
No
Has an operational policy, strategy or action plan to reduce physical inactivity and/or promote
physical activity No
Has an operational policy, strategy or action plan to reduce the harmful use of alcohol No
Human Papillomavirus vaccination schedule . . .
Birth, +2 months, +4 months, +6 months Hepatitis B vaccination coverage, infants