Males 37%
4.4 3.9%
1.7%
-
25%
0.2 2.8%
4.1%
- 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 30%
2.2 3.3%
2.9%
80.0%
Income group: Low Total population: 27,474,000
Life expectancy at birth: Total:68 Males:67 Females:69 Total deaths: 186,000
Nepal
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
Cervix uteri 18.4%
Trachea, bronchus, lung
14.3%
Breast 11.6%
Ovary 7.0%
Stomach 5.7%
Other 42.9%
0 5 10 15 20 25
2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012
age-standardized death rate per 100,000
Trachea, bronchus, lung Mouth and oropharynx
Stomach Leukaemia
Lymphomas, multiple myeloma
Females
Trachea, bronchus, lung
17.0%
Mouth and oropharynx 12.9%
Stomach 9.3%
Leukaemia 7.4%
Lymphomas, multiple myeloma
7.2%
Other 46.3%
Males
6,900 Deaths
7,400 Deaths
0 5 10 15 20 25
2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012
age-standardized death rate per 100,000
Cervix uteri Trachea, bronchus, lung Breast Ovary Stomach
Females Males
2,332
1,716
1,189
702
573
0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500
Cervix uteri Breast Lung Ovary Gallbladder
Number of cases
Males Females
1,310
701 675
522 424
0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500
Lung Lip, oral cavity Stomach Leukaemia Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
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 16
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
92%
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
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 0.2
Number of radiotherapy centres
Yes
Cancer Plans, Monitoring and Surveillance
Hospital-based Subnational
2011 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 Yes
All public places completely smoke-free (or at least 90% of the population covered by complete subnational smoke-free legislation)***
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 national television, radio and print media as well as on some but not all other forms of direct and/or indirect advertising
5
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 . . .
. . . Hepatitis B vaccination coverage, infants
