Trends in Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer in Singapore: Epidemiological Study of a Multiethnic Population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality in those aged 50 years and above have decreased over the past 2 decades. However, there is a rising incidence of CRC among individuals under 50 years of age, termed early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC). Patients with EOCRC are diagnosed at an advanced stage and may be in more psychosocial, emotional, and financial distress.

Objective

Our study examined the epidemiological shifts in CRC in Singapore, a multiethnic country.

Methods

CRCs diagnosed at age 20 years and above were identified from the Singapore Cancer Registry (SCR) from 1968 to 2019. Patient characteristics included gender, ethnicity, and age of CRC diagnosis. Population information was obtained from the Department of Statistics Singapore (SingStat

SUBMITTER: Chen HLR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11888020 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature