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Cancer incidence among 1st generation migrants compared to native Danes--a retrospective cohort study
M Norredam1, A Krasnik, C Pipper
1Department of Health Services Research & Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Østre Farimagsgade 5, Building 5, 1014 Copenhagen K, Denmark. m.norredam@pubhealth.ku.dk
Study Aims:
To investigate the incidence of cancer among 1st generation migrants compared to native Danes, including time trends in the risk of cancer among migrants.
Methods:
A retrospective cohort study design. Migrants were matched 1:4 on age and sex with a Danish born reference population. The cohort was linked to the Danish Cancer Register and cancer cases among migrants (n=537) and native Danes (n=2829) were identified.
Results:
The overall cancer incidence did not differ significantly between migrants from East Europe and native Danes; whereas migrants from the Middle East and North Africa had a significantly lower incidence. All migrants had a significantly lower incidence of breast and colorectal cancer but male migrants from East Europe had a significantly higher incidence of lung cancer.
Conclusions:
The overall cancer incidence among migrants was lower compared to native Danes. The time trends of the study are interesting and a relevant topic for further research.
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