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Common cancers in the elderly

J Hansen1

  • 1Danish Cancer Society, Institute of Cancer Epidemiology, Copenhagen, Denmark. johnni@cancer.dk

Drugs & Aging
|January 12, 1999
PubMed
Summary
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Cancer incidence significantly increases with age, with elderly men experiencing higher rates than women. Primary prevention, like smoking cessation, is crucial as cancer rates in the elderly are not declining.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Oncology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Global elderly population is rapidly increasing.
  • Cancer incidence rises significantly with age, particularly in individuals 65 years and older.
  • Cancer remains a major health concern for the aging population worldwide.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze age-standardized cancer incidence rates in the elderly population globally.
  • To compare cancer incidence in the elderly versus younger age groups.
  • To identify common cancer types and geographical variations in the elderly.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from cancer registries in 51 countries (1988-1992).
  • Calculated age-standardized incidence rates per 100,000 person-years.

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    • Main Results:

    • Elderly men (65+) had 7-fold higher cancer rates than younger adults (30-64), and women had 4-fold higher rates.
    • Elderly men exhibited nearly double the cancer incidence rate of elderly women.
    • Prostate, lung, and colon cancers were most common in elderly men; breast, colon, and lung cancers in elderly women.
    • Significant geographical variations in incidence rates were observed, linked to socioeconomic factors.

    Conclusions:

    • Cancer incidence is substantially higher in the elderly, with distinct patterns in men and women.
    • Primary prevention, particularly smoking cessation, is vital for reducing cancer mortality.
    • Further research into the causes of common elderly cancers (prostate, colon, breast) is urgently needed.
    • The number of elderly cancer survivors is projected to increase, highlighting the need for research in prevention, treatment, and care.