Disparities in testicular cancer incidence, mortality, and place of death trends from 1999 to 2020: A comprehensive cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Testicular cancer (TC) mortality rates have decreased over time, however it is unclear whether these improvements are consistent across all communities.

Aims

The aim of this study was to analyze trends in TC incidence, mortality, and place of death (PoD) in the United States between 1999-2020 and identify disparities across race, ethnicity, and geographic location.

Methods and results

This cross-sectional study used CDC WONDER and NAACCR, to calculate age-adjusted rates of TC incidence and mortality, respectively. PoD data for individuals who died of TC were collected from CDC WONDER. Using Joinpoint analysis, longitudinal mortality trends were evaluated by age, race, ethnicity, US census region, and urbanization category. TC stage (localized vs metastatic)

SUBMITTER: Gold BO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10598251 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature