PREVALENCE OF BRAIN TUMORS IN THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC
Brain tumors are among the most complex and difficult to detect and treat human neoplasms. The etiology of brain tumors in most cases is unknown and insufficiently studied, but there are certain risk factors, such as ionizing radiation, occupational hazards, heredity and some others. In most countries of the world, brain tumors are among the 10 most common tumors. Among all neoplasms in children, brain tumors occupy the 2nd-3rd place. This article examines the prevalence of brain tumors (all ages) in Kyrgyzstan for the period from 2008 to 2021. The materials of the hospital register of the National Center of Oncology and Hematology of Bishkek were studied. During the study period, 426 cases of brain tumors with a primary diagnosis were registered. Rough (intensive) and standardized (world population) indicators of the incidence of brain tumors by age (0-85 + years), gender and regions of residence were calculated. The data on the population size based on the materials of the National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic were used. Variability in the spread of brain tumors was revealed.