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Cancer in the elderly.

B Modan, M Barr, A Chetrit

International Journal of Oncology

|May 5, 2011

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Cancer incidence in elderly populations varies globally, with Western societies showing higher rates. Patterns include continuous increase, age-specific peaks, or plateaus, influenced by healthcare and social factors.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Epidemiology
Oncology

Background:

Global population is aging, leading to increased cancer incidence and prevalence in elderly individuals.
Cancer affects elderly populations disproportionately, necessitating a deeper understanding of incidence patterns.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze geographic and ethnic variations in cancer incidence among elderly populations worldwide.
To identify distinct patterns of cancer incidence with advancing age across different global regions.

Main Methods:

Utilized international cancer incidence data from the International Agency for Research Against Cancer (IARC).
Analyzed cancer sites commonly affecting the elderly population.
Applied statistical tests to characterize incidence patterns and male/female ratios.

Main Results:

Western societies exhibit a higher proportion of cancer patients aged 65 and above, even after adjusting for age distribution.
Identified three distinct patterns of cancer incidence with age: continuous increase (Western countries), peak and decline (less prosperous European nations), and plateau (developing countries).
Observed higher male/female ratios in the elderly, primarily due to earlier onset of gynecological cancers.

Conclusions:

Cancer incidence patterns in the elderly are diverse globally, influenced by factors beyond etiology, such as healthcare quality and social norms.
The aging global population underscores the growing need for resources and specialized care for elderly cancer patients.
International variations in cancer distribution among the elderly highlight the impact of healthcare systems and societal factors.