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1992 Canadian Cancer Statistics
E M Illing1, L A Gaudette, J McLaughlin
1Health Status Section, Canadian Centre for Health Information, Statistics Canada.
Health Reports
|January 1, 1992
Summary
Cancer incidence in Canada is rising, with an estimated 115,000 new cases in 1992. While survival rates improved for many cancers in British Columbia, significant challenges remain for stomach, lung, and pancreatic cancers.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Cancer incidence in Canada is increasing annually, influenced by an aging population, enhanced detection, and improved reporting.
- An estimated 115,000 new cancer cases, excluding non-melanoma skin cancer, were projected for 1992 in Canada.
- Cancer mortality projections for 1992 indicated 58,300 deaths.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present 1992 estimates of cancer incidence and mortality in Canada.
- To analyze cancer trends across Canada.
- To examine relative cancer survival rates in British Columbia.
Main Methods:
- Data compilation from Canadian Cancer Statistics 1992.
- Analysis of cancer incidence and mortality estimates for 1992.
- Review of cancer survival rates in British Columbia from 1970-1974 and 1980-1984.
Main Results:
- Prostate cancer was projected to surpass lung cancer as the leading cancer in men in Western Canada by 1992.
- Lung cancer was expected to become the leading cause of cancer death among women in some provinces, including British Columbia.
- While most cancers in British Columbia showed improved survival rates between 1970-1974 and 1980-1984, stomach, lung, and pancreatic cancers demonstrated minimal improvement.
Conclusions:
- Cancer trends in Canada indicate a rising incidence, necessitating ongoing monitoring and intervention strategies.
- Disparities in survival rates persist for certain cancer types, highlighting the need for targeted research and improved treatment modalities.
- The collaborative effort in compiling Canadian cancer statistics underscores the importance of integrated data collection for public health initiatives.