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Cancer trends unique to Georgia
I R Berman1, M Ulcickas, S M Yood
1Mercer University Medical School, Macon, MS.
Journal of the Medical Association of Georgia
|January 1, 1993
Summary
Georgia experienced rising trends in colon, rectal, and breast cancer cases from 1980-1991, unlike other states. Further research into regional and environmental factors within Georgia is recommended.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Cancer incidence rates vary significantly by geographic location.
- Tracking cancer trends is crucial for public health interventions.
- Previous studies have identified specific cancer types with notable incidence patterns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze trends in site-specific cancer incidence in Georgia from 1980-1991.
- To compare Georgia's cancer trends with eight other states.
- To identify potential factors contributing to observed cancer trends in Georgia.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from "Cancer Statistics, 1980-1991" published by the American Cancer Society.
- Assigned rank order to new cancer cases for Georgia and eight comparison states.
- Focused on site-specific cancers including female breast, colon and rectum, lung, oral, uterus, prostate, pancreas, and leukemia.
Main Results:
- Georgia showed an increasing trend in colon and rectal cancer incidence during the study period.
- Georgia also exhibited an increasing trend in female breast cancer incidence.
- These increasing trends for colorectal and breast cancer were not observed in the other eight index states.
Conclusions:
- The observed increasing trends in colorectal and breast cancer in Georgia warrant further investigation.
- Potential influencing factors such as population, physician practices, and socioeconomic status require consideration.
- Future studies should explore regional variations within Georgia and potential environmental factors.