Suicide, other externally caused injuries and cardiovascular death following a cancer diagnosis: study protocol for a nationwide population-based study in Japan (J-SUPPORT 1902).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

A growing body of literature has demonstrated that cancer patients have a higher risk of suicide and cardiovascular mortality compared with the general population, especially immediately after a cancer diagnosis. Using data from the National Cancer Registry in Japan launched in January 2016, we will conduct the first nationwide population-based study in Japan to compare incidence of death by suicide, other externally caused injuries (ECIs) and cardiovascular disease following a cancer diagnosis with that of the general population in Japan. We will also aim to identify the patient subgroups and time periods associated with particularly high risk.

Methods and analysis

Our study subjects will consist of cancer cases diagnosed between 1 January 2016 and 31 December

SUBMITTER: Harashima S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6615787 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature