Colorectal cancer morbidity in Poland and Japan in the years 1999-2006 - a comparison.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The frequency of colorectal cancer (CRC) is dependent on sex and age. The illness more often affects men than women, and a considerable increase in morbidity is noted after 65 years of age. The aim of the study was to assess the influence of various risk factors on CRC morbidity, statistical data from countries varied in cultural, socioeconomic and biological terms need to be studied. Poland and Japan can serve as examples of such contrasts.

Material and methods

The basis for the analysis of CRC morbidity was statistical data from Poland and Japan gathered in the period 1999-2006. They were expressed in absolute numbers and were related to the total morbidity, as well as morbidity according to sex and age.

Results

In the years 1999-2006, the total morbidi

SUBMITTER: Klimczak A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4107245 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature