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[Epidemiological aspects in breast cancer]
Virgilia Mazilu1, St M Ghelase, P Badea
1Disciplina de Sănătate Publică, UMF Craiova.
Chirurgia (Bucharest, Romania : 1990)
|March 6, 2004
Summary
Breast cancer incidence is rising significantly nationwide and in Dolj county. This trend, if continued, projects a substantial increase in new breast cancer cases by 2100.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Oncology
Background:
- Breast cancer is a major public health concern with significant epidemiological interest.
- A retrospective study analyzed breast cancer trends over 11 years (1990-2000).
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the incidence and new cases of breast cancer nationally, in Dolj county, and at the 1st Surgical Clinic Craiova.
- To analyze epidemiological trends and identify risk factors associated with breast cancer.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective epidemiological study.
- Comparative analysis using modern statistical methods.
- Time evolution equation to model new case trends.
Main Results:
- A consistent annual increase of over 208 new cases was observed in Dolj county.
- National breast cancer incidence rose from 3.3/100,000 (1950) to 46.2/100,000 (2000).
- Incidence increased by 58.2% nationally and 86% in Dolj county between 1990 and 2000.
- Peak incidence observed in age groups 40-49, 50-59, and 60-69, with specific peaks at 45-49 and 60-64 years.
Conclusions:
- Breast cancer incidence shows a significant increasing trend nationally and locally.
- The study highlights the urgent need for public health interventions and further research.
- Age-specific analysis reveals critical age groups for targeted screening and prevention efforts.