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    • A consistent rise in prostate cancer incidence, particularly in men over 50, and a moderate increase in mortality rates were observed in Slovakia.
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    • Improvements in diagnostic methods, including increased use of advanced imaging, were noted over the study period.

    Conclusions:

    • The growing burden of prostate cancer in Slovakia, marked by increasing incidence and economic costs, poses significant challenges to the healthcare system.
    • Enhanced access to effective diagnostics and treatments, alongside robust health policies and public awareness initiatives, is essential for mitigating prostate cancer's impact.
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