Global patterns and trends in the breast cancer incidence and mortality according to sociodemographic indices: an observational study based on the global burden of diseases.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Disparities in the global burden of breast cancer have been identified. We aimed to investigate recent patterns and trends in the breast cancer incidence and associated mortality. We also assessed breast cancer-related health inequalities according to socioeconomic development factors.

Design

An observational study based on the Global Burden of Diseases.

Methods

Estimates of breast cancer incidence and mortality during 1990-2016 were obtained from the Global Health Data Exchange database. Subsequently, data obtained in 2016 were described using the age-standardised and age-specific incidence, mortality and mortality-to-incidence (MI) ratios according to sociodemographic index (SDI) levels. Trends were assessed by measuring the annual percent change using th

SUBMITTER: Hu K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6797270 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature