Kaposi Sarcoma and its Healthy Effects: A Real Global Analysis

Author(s): Aliaa Khauon Lafta1 , Dania Bahaaulddin Ibrahim2 , Ayat Majeed Zeadan3 , Tareq Hafdi Abdtawfeeq4 , Ashjan Mohammed Hussein5 , Sura Mouaid Abbas6 , Nathier I ABBAS7
Date: 08/10/2026
doi: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8425890

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Abstract

A total Background: Herpes virus 8 infection results in the tumor known as Kaposi sarcoma. Which is a 
concomitant disease of AIDS and arises through a viral infection, which is a systemic disease whose 
complications include shortness of breath with severe cough and swelling in the legs. This paper seeks to 
analyze the global indicators by regions for this disease and make the necessary comparisons. Material & 
Methods: The data on Kaposi sarcoma disease for the year 2022 was used according to the availability of 
the source, the National Agency for Research on Cancers / Global Cancer Observatory, giving an accurate 
analysis of incidence, mortality and prevalence. Comparisons by regions for both sexes have been done. 
Results: The results of the investigation showed that the male disease rates were much higher than the 
female, African countries have the highest numbers and percentages, and the best survival rates were in 
Northern America, Oceania, and Europe. Conclusion: Kaposi sarcoma poses a serious public health 
challenge, especially in areas where AIDS is common. The paper describes the general trends of the 
disease and their indicators by region. Improving health care related to Positive effects of AIDS on 
reducing effects this disease, and early diagnosis leads to early treatment. 

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