  Ministry: 7,700 new cases of cancer registered in Armenia each year February 4, 2023 - 16:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 7,700 new cases of cancer are registered annually in Armenia, the Ministry of Health said on the World Cancer Day Saturday, February 4. Statistics show that trachea, bronchi, lung, liver, bladder and prostate cancers are more common among men, and breast, uterine and cervix cancers are more common among women. In recent years, there has been an increase in the incidence of gastric and colorectal cancers among both men and women. Around 10-12 million new cases and 9.6 million cancer deaths are estimated to occur globally each year, according to data from the World Health Organization.   Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
