Males 42.2%
2.3 24.2%
4.6%
-
6.8%
0.1 36.3%
9.6%
- 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 24.5%
1.2 30.3%
7.0%
7.0%
Income group: Upper middle Total population: 338,000
Life expectancy at birth: Total:77 Males:76 Females:78 Total deaths: 1,300
Maldives
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 23.1%
Cervix uteri 12.1%
Ovary 9.1%
Colorectum 7.6%
Mouth and oropharynx 7.2%
Other 40.9%
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012
age-standardized death rate per 100,000
Mouth and oropharynx Trachea, bronchus, lung Stomach
Oesophagus Liver
Females
Mouth and oropharynx 18.1%
Trachea, bronchus, lung
18.1%
Stomach 9.4%
Oesophagus 8.1%
Liver 7.9%
Other 38.4%
Males
90 Deaths
60 Deaths
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012
age-standardized death rate per 100,000
Breast Cervix uteri Ovary Colorectum Mouth and oropharynx
Females Males
41
14
10 9 8
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
Breast Cervix uteri Thyroid Ovary Lip, oral cavity
Number of cases
Males Females
20
16
8 8 8
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
Lip, oral cavity Lung Prostate Prostate Prostate
Number of cases
** No incidence data available. Figures are based on national incidence estimates from neighbouring countries.
* 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 . . .
Not generally available in the public health system
*** Indicates highest possible level of achievement
Breast cancer
Not generally available at the public primary health care level
Faecal occult blood test or faecal immunological test Colorectal cancer
Tobacco taxes 26–50% of retail price is tax
Has an operational policy, strategy or action plan for reducing overweight/obesity
99%
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) Not generally available at the public primary health care level
Not generally available at the public primary health care level
Not generally available at the public primary health care level
Not generally available in the public health system
Overweight and obesity prevention and control
National immunization
Not generally available in the public health system
Non-methadone morphine equivalent consumption per cancer death (mg) . . .
Total high energy teletherapy units / million inhabitants 0.0
Number of radiotherapy centres
No
Cancer Plans, Monitoring and Surveillance
Coverage Last year of data Has a cancer registry
World Health Organization - Cancer Country Profiles, 2014.
… = No data available
NR = Country replied to survey but did not give a response to specific question Not generally available
Has an operational policy, strategy or action plan to reduce the burden of tobacco use NR
Three to five public places completely smoke-free Smoke-free legislation
Tobacco dependence treatment NRT and/or some cessation services (neither cost-covered)
Warning labels Medium size warnings missing some appropriate characteristics OR large
warnings missing many appropriate characteristics
Bans on advertising, promotion and sponsorship Ban on all forms of direct and indirect advertising***
. . .
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 Hepatitis B vaccination coverage, infants
