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Cancer Epidemiology

K Shanmugaratnam

    Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
    |July 1, 1981
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    This study explores cancer epidemiology methods and Singapore

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    Area of Science:

    • Epidemiology
    • Oncology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Understanding cancer aetiology relies on epidemiological studies.
    • Cancer patterns exhibit variations influenced by geography and race.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To discuss epidemiological study methods for cancer research.
    • To present cancer incidence patterns in Singapore.
    • To explore determinants of geographical and racial variations in cancer.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of epidemiological study methodologies.
    • Analysis of cancer incidence data from Singapore.
    • Tabulation of geographical and racial variations in cancer.

    Main Results:

    • Identified key epidemiological methods for cancer research.
    • Detailed cancer incidence patterns specific to Singapore.
    • Highlighted significant geographical and racial differences in cancer occurrence.

    Conclusions:

    • Epidemiological studies provide crucial insights into cancer aetiology.
    • Singapore's cancer patterns show notable geographical and racial variations.
    • Further investigation into determinants of these variations is warranted.