Males . . . 2.4 . . . 5.1%
-
. . . 0.3 . . . 12.0%
- 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 . . . 1.3 . . . 8.5%
14.0%
Income group: Lower middle Total population: 860,000
Life expectancy at birth: Total:61 Males:60 Females:63 Total deaths: 8,000
Djibouti
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 24.9%
Cervix uteri 13.6%
Ovary 6.6%
Colorectum 5.0%
Leukaemia 4.9%
Other 45.0%
0 5 10 15 20 25
2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012
age-standardized death rate per 100,000
Lymphomas, multiple myeloma Leukaemia
Colorectum Prostate
Mouth and oropharynx
Females
Lymphomas, multiple myeloma
12.8%
Leukaemia 10.4%
Colorectum 8.5%
Prostate 8.2%
Mouth and oropharynx 7.0%
Other 53.1%
Males
200 Deaths
300 Deaths
0 5 10 15 20 25
2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012
age-standardized death rate per 100,000
Breast Cervix uteri Ovary Colorectum Leukaemia
Females Males
128
55
25
16 14
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
Breast Cervix uteri Ovary Colorectum Leukaemia
Number of cases
Males Females
23 21 20 18
11
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Colorectum Leukaemia Prostate Liver
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
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
82%
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
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 . . .
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
Not generally available Has an operational policy, strategy or action plan to reduce the burden of tobacco use No
Six to seven public places completely smoke-free Smoke-free legislation
Tobacco dependence treatment NRT and/or some cessation services (neither cost-covered)
Warning labels Large warnings with all 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
