Childhood cancer incidence and survival trends in Estonia (1970-2016): a nationwide population-based study.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Childhood cancers represent a small proportion of all cancers but are still a major public health problem. The study analysed long-term trends in childhood cancer incidence and survival in Estonia in relation to societal and health care transition. METHODS:Data on all malignant tumours, diagnosed in children aged 0-14 during 1970-2016, were derived from the Estonian Cancer Registry. Age-standardised (World standard) incidence rates were calculated by ICCC-3 site groups and joinpoint regression was used to estimate annual percentage change (APC) for incidence trends. Cohort and period approach were used to estimate 5-year survival. Internal age standardisation was applied. RESULTS:A total of 1628 incident cancer cases were diagnosed during the study period and overall incidence i

SUBMITTER: Paapsi K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6954517 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature