Incidence trends of esophageal squamous cell and adenocarcinoma in Finland in 2000-2021.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

Esophageal cancer (EC) histological subtypes have contrasting incidence trends according to previous studies. In high-income countries, the incidence of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) has decreased, while the incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma (AC) has increased. This descriptive registry-based study evaluates incidence trends by EC subtype in Finland during 2000-2021.

Material and methods

Data on all EC cases by histological subtype, sex and 10-year age group diagnosed over the period 2000-2021 was obtained from the Finnish Cancer Registry. In total, 6,482 cases (2,604 AC, 2,979 SCC) were observed. Time trends by histology, sex and age group were evaluated with Poisson regression and joinpoint regression.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Junkala P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12330605 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature