International Trends in the Incidence of Testicular Cancer: Lessons from 35 Years and 41 Countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Incidence rates of testicular cancer (TC) have been increasing in many countries since, at least, the mid-20th century without clear explanation. Examining the varying trends across countries and time provides clues to understanding the causes of TC.

Objective

We have presented incidence data from 41 countries and evaluated incidence trends for the 35-yr period from 1978 to 2012.

Design, setting, and participants

Cancer registry data from Cancer Incidence in Five Continents (CI5) volumes V-XI, CI5plus, and the NORDCAN database were analysed.

Outcome measurements and statistical analysis

Age-standardised rates of TC overall and by histological type were calculated. A joinpoint regression model of the natural log-transformed rates was used to calculate

SUBMITTER: Gurney JK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8653517 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature