Projected estimates of cancer in Canada in 2022.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Regular cancer surveillance is crucial for understanding where progress is being made and where more must be done. We sought to provide an overview of the expected burden of cancer in Canada in 2022.

Methods

We obtained data on new cancer incidence from the National Cancer Incidence Reporting System (1984-1991) and Canadian Cancer Registry (1992-2018). Mortality data (1984-2019) were obtained from the Canadian Vital Statistics - Death Database. We projected cancer incidence and mortality counts and rates to 2022 for 22 cancer types by sex and province or territory. Rates were age standardized to the 2011 Canadian standard population.

Results

An estimated 233 900 new cancer cases and 85 100 cancer deaths are expected in Canada in 2022. We expect the most com

SUBMITTER: Brenner DR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9067380 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature