In-depth analysis and trends of cancer mortality in Kazakhstan: a joinpoint analysis of nationwide healthcare data 2014-2022.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cancer remains a leading cause of death both globally and in Kazakhstan, making it crucial to track its mortality trends. This study aimed to investigate cancer mortality trends from 2014 to 2022 in Kazakhstan.

Methods

This study utilized data from Kazakhstan's Unified National Electronic Health System to perform descriptive data analysis and employed Joinpoint regression models to analyze average annual percent change (AAPC) in cancer-related mortality estimates. The authors also examined the mortality-to-incidence ratio (MIR) and proportionate mortality (PM).

Results

The study analyzed 123,622 cancer-related death reports from 2014 to 2022. Major causes included trachea, bronchus, and lung cancer (16.01%), stomach cancer (11.43%), and colon and rectum can

SUBMITTER: Akhmedullin R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11526534 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature