Cancer morbidity and mortality trends in Trinidad and Tobago (2008-2018).

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Cancer is a leading cause of death in the Caribbean, and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is no exception. Evidence suggests that cancer incidence and mortality may vary based on demographic factors across the different cancer types. This study aimed to investigate the incidence and mortality trends associated with cancer cases in Trinidad and Tobago for the period 2008-2018, across different age groups, gender, and ethnicity.

Methods

Data on 15,029 incident cancer cases were reported to the Dr. Elizabeth Quamina Cancer Registry between 2008 and 2018. The retrospective data were analyzed by sex, ancestry, and age, and were reported using Trinidad and Tobago population statistics for the period 2008-2018.

Results

The incidence of prostate and breast cancers

SUBMITTER: Gopaul CD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10303325 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature