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Population-based cancer incidence analysis in Beijing, 2008-2012
Lei Yang1, Yannan Yuan1, Tingting Sun1
1Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Beijing Office for Cancer Prevention and Control, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing 100142, China.
Chinese Journal of Cancer Research = Chung-Kuo Yen Cheng Yen Chiu
|February 27, 2015
Summary
Cancer incidence in Beijing increased significantly between 2008-2012, with breast and lung cancers being most common. Enhanced cancer prevention strategies are crucial, particularly for lung, colorectal, and prostate cancers.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Oncology
- Public Health
Background:
- Cancer incidence and spectrum analysis are vital for public health planning and resource allocation.
- Understanding temporal trends in cancer epidemiology provides insights into disease burden and risk factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze cancer incidence and spectrum in Beijing between 2008-2012.
- To compare the current cancer spectrum with data from 1998-1999 to identify changes.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the Beijing Cancer Registry (BCR) covering 12 million residents.
- Calculated cancer incidence rates stratified by cancer type, sex, age, and urban/rural areas.
- Employed Chinese and world standard populations for age-standardized incidence calculations.
Main Results:
- A total of 177,101 new cancer cases were diagnosed from 2008-2012.
- Female breast cancer was the most common overall, followed by lung and colorectal cancers.
- Significant changes in the cancer spectrum were observed compared to 1998-1999, with variations between urban and rural areas.
Conclusions:
- Beijing's cancer burden exceeds the national average.
- There is a need to enhance cancer prevention and control strategies, focusing on lung, colorectal, prostate, and female thyroid cancers.
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