MIDDLE EAST CANCER CONSORTIUM:
Registries supported by MECC:
Jordan
Background
Jordan's registry was established in 1996. It covers 12 governorates and three regions. The Jordan Cancer Registry unit falls under the umbrella of the Ministry of Health, which is connected directly to the office of His Excellency the Minister of Health.
Statistics
The population of Jordan is estimated at 4,755,750.
Population Age Distribution of Jordan
| Age (Years) | Jordan (1995) |
Children
0-14
Young Adults
15-29 | 40.7*
32.9 |
| 0-29 | 73.6 |
Adults
30-49
Middle Aged Adults
50-69 | 17.0
7.5 |
| 30-69 | 24.5 |
| Over 70 | 1.5 |
*All values represent percent (%) of total.
View population age distribution for all MECC jurisdictions
Key Personnel
- Dr. Samir Al-Kayed, Director
- Dr. M. Bassam Qasem, Deputy Director
Supported Registries: Cyprus | Egypt | Israel | Jordan | Palestinian Authority | Turkey