Cancer risk in persons with new-onset anaemia: a population-based cohort study in Denmark.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The time interval from first symptom and sign until a cancer diagnosis significantly affects the prognosis. Therefore, recognising and acting on signs of cancer, such as anaemia, is essential. Evidence is sparse on the overall risk of cancer and the risk of specific cancer types in persons with new-onset anaemia detected in an unselected general practice population. We aimed to assess the risk of cancer in persons with new-onset anaemia detected in general practice, both overall and for selected cancer types.

Methods

This observational population-based cohort study used individually linked electronic data from laboratory information systems and nationwide healthcare registries in Denmark. We included persons aged 40-90 years without a prior history of cancer and w

SUBMITTER: Boennelykke A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9306185 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature