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Shuo Liu1, Lei Yang1, Yannan Yuan1
1Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Beijing Office for Cancer Prevention and Control, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing 100142, China.
Summary
Beijing diagnosed over 45,000 cancer cases in 2014, highlighting cancer as a significant public health issue. Urgent action is needed to reduce overall cancer incidence in the city.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Oncology
Background:
- Cancer surveillance is crucial for understanding disease burden and trends.
- Beijing's large population and healthcare system provide a robust data source for cancer incidence studies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze cancer incidence data in Beijing for 2014.
- To examine temporal trends of common cancers in Beijing between 2005 and 2014.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from 144 hospitals reported to the Beijing Cancer Registry, covering 13 million residents.
- Calculated incidence rates by cancer type, sex, age group, and area, using age-standardized rates (ASIRC and ASIRW).
- Ensured data quality through extensive verification procedures.
Main Results:
- In 2014, 45,300 new cancer cases were diagnosed in Beijing, with an overall incidence rate of 341.92/100,000.
- Top cancers for males included lung, colorectum, liver, stomach, and prostate; for females, breast, lung, thyroid, colorectum, and uterus.
- Thyroid cancer incidence showed the fastest growth, while liver, stomach, and esophageal cancer rates decreased.
Conclusions:
- Cancer represents a major public health challenge in Beijing, with over 45,000 new cases in 2014.
- Targeted interventions are necessary to mitigate the overall cancer incidence within Beijing.
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