scholarly journals Essentials of bladder cancer worldwide: incidence, mortality rate and risk factors

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (9) ◽  
pp. 1638 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamidreza Sadeghi Gandomani ◽  
Abed Asgari Tarazoj ◽  
Fatemeh Hadavand Siri ◽  
Ali Karimi Rozveh ◽  
Soheila Hosseini ◽  
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Bladder cancer (BC) is the sixth most common cancer in the world. An increase in the incidence and recurrence of BC has led to massive pressure on health care systems. Studies have shown that the geographical and ethical distributions of BC are variable in different parts of the world. However, most studies have focused more on clinical challenges and treatment strategies in BC management. Due to the limited number of studies conducted on the incidence rate, mortality and risk factors of BC worldwide, it is necessary to carry out studies in these areas. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the global incidence rate, mortality rate and risk factors for BC.

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 107327481878935 ◽  
Author(s):  
Najla A. Lakkis ◽  
Salim M. Adib ◽  
Ghassan N. Hamadeh ◽  
Rana T. El-Jarrah ◽  
Mona H. Osman

Lebanon has one of the highest estimated age-standardized incidence rate (ASR(w)) of bladder cancer (BC) worldwide. The aim of this study is to analyze the incidence rates for BC in Lebanon over a period of 7 years and to compare them to the rates in other countries. Data were obtained from the Lebanese National Cancer Registry for the currently available years 2005 to 2011. The calculated ASR(w) and age-specific rates were expressed as per 100 000 population. From 2005 to 2011, BC has been ranked as the third most common cancer in Lebanon. It accounted for 9.0% of all newly diagnosed cancer cases excluding nonmelanoma skin cancer. It ranked second in males and ninth in females. The average ASR(w) over this period was 31.2 in men and 7.3 in women. These incidence rates are among the highest worldwide across all age groups in both sexes. This study shows that the incidence of BC in Lebanon is high and it is among the highest worldwide. It is important to reduce the risk of BC through tobacco control and by decreasing exposure to avoidable environmental and occupational risk factors.


2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (14) ◽  
pp. 2137-2150 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farin Kamangar ◽  
Graça M. Dores ◽  
William F. Anderson

Efforts to reduce global cancer disparities begin with an understanding of geographic patterns in cancer incidence, mortality, and prevalence. Using the GLOBOCAN (2002) and Cancer Incidence in Five Continents databases, we describe overall cancer incidence, mortality, and prevalence, age-adjusted temporal trends, and age-specific incidence patterns in selected geographic regions of the world. For the eight most common malignancies—cancers of lung, breast, colon and rectum, stomach, prostate, liver, cervix, and esophagus—the most important risk factors, cancer prevention and control measures are briefly reviewed. In 2002, an estimated 11 million new cancer cases and 7 million cancer deaths were reported worldwide; nearly 25 million persons were living with cancer. Among the eight most common cancers, global disparities in cancer incidence, mortality, and prevalence are evident, likely due to complex interactions of nonmodifiable (ie, genetic susceptibility and aging) and modifiable risk factors (ie, tobacco, infectious agents, diet, and physical activity). Indeed, when risk factors among populations are intertwined with differences in individual behaviors, cultural beliefs and practices, socioeconomic conditions, and health care systems, global cancer disparities are inevitable. For the eight most common cancers, priorities for reducing cancer disparities are discussed.


2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (8) ◽  
pp. 1895-1904 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anke Richters ◽  
Katja K. H. Aben ◽  
Lambertus A. L. M. Kiemeney

Abstract Bladder cancer is among the top ten most common cancer types in the world, with approximately 550,000 new cases annually. The highest burden of bladder cancer is currently falling on most developed communities across the globe. But with an anticipated shift in world demographics with growing and aging populations mainly on the African continent, and important shifts in exposure to different risk factors across the world, this is likely to change over the next decades. In this review, we provide an overview of the current incidence, mortality, prevalence, survival, risk factors and costs of bladder cancer worldwide.


2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-20
Author(s):  
Nurul Fadhlina Ismail ◽  
Dhaarshini A/P Ravi

Breast cancer (BC) is considered as one of the most common cancers among women and almost 2.1 million women are diagnosed with it each year around the world. The high mortality rate by breast cancer is mainly because of the late diagnosis of breast cancer which is because of the lack of awareness and knowledge about breast cancer itself and its screening methods among women. The gradually increasing mortality rate can be decreased by early detection of breast cancer. A validated questionnaire was adopted from a similar study that was done in Shah Alam, Selangor. The questionnaire consists of three sections namely sociodemographic status, knowledge about breast cancer and awareness of mammography. Most of the respondents (84.1%) stated that breast cancer is the most common cancer in Malaysia. In terms of risk factors, the majority (96.2%) of the respondents stated that genetic and family history is a risk of breast cancer while only 3.8% of them did not. 15 respondents received knowledge scores of which are less than 8 (very poor), 46 respondents have obtained scores from 8 to 11 (poor), 56 respondents have obtained scores from 12 to 16 (moderate) and 15 respondents have obtained scores from 17 to 20 (good). None of the respondents obtained scores of more than 20 (very good). This study shows that the respondents have very poor to moderate level of breast cancer knowledge. Mammography awareness was acceptable among the respondents as more than half of them knew about it.


2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 876.1-876
Author(s):  
C. F. Su ◽  
C. C. Lai ◽  
T. H. LI ◽  
Y. F. Chang ◽  
Y. T. Lin ◽  
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Background:Infectious disease is one of the leading causes of mortality in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Among these infections, invasive fungal infection (IFI) carries high mortality rate (25-70%), but the literature of IFI in SLE is limited.Objectives:To investigate the epidemiology and risk factors of invasive fungal infection and its subtypes, including candidiasis, aspergillosis, and cryptococcosis, in SLE patients.Methods:All patients with newly diagnosed SLE between 1997-2012 were enrolled from Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database, with an age- and sex-matched non-SLE control group in a ratio of 1:10. IFI was identified by ICD9 codes1from discharge record and validated by use of systemic anti-fungal agents. The incidence rate (IR), incidence rate ratio (IRR), cause mortality rate of IFI and its subtypes were compared. A Cox multivariate model with time-dependent covariates was applied to analyse the independent risk factors of IFI.Results:A total of 269 951 subjects (24 541 SLE and 245 410 control) were included. There were 445 episodes of IFI in SLE group. Candida was the most common pathogen (52.8%), followed by cryptococcus and aspergillus. The IR of IFI in SLE was 20.83 per 10,000 person-years with an IRR of 11.1 (95% CI 9.8-12.6) compared to the control (figure 1). Kaplan-Meier curve also disclosed a lower IFI-free survival in SLE (figure 2). The all-cause mortality rate was similar between SLE and the control (26.7 vs 25.7%). In SLE, treatment with mycophenolate mofetil (HR=2.24, 95% CI 1.48-3.37), cyclosporin (HR=1.65, 95% CI 1.10-1.75), cyclophosphamide (HR=1.37, 95% CI 1.07-1.75), oral daily dose of steroid>5 mg prednisolone (HR=1.26, 95% CI 1.01-1.58), and intravenous steroid therapy (HR=29.11, 95% CI 23.30-36.37) were identified as independent risk factors of IFI. Similar analyses were performed for subtypes of IFI. Distinctive risk factors were found between different subtypes of IFI (table 1).Conclusion:SLE patients have a higher risk of IFI. Intravenous steroid therapy is the most important risk factor of IFI. This study provides crucial information for risk stratification of IFI in SLE.References:[1] Winthrop KL, Novosad SA, Baddley JW, et al. Opportunistic infections and biologic therapies in immune-mediated inflammatory diseases: consensus recommendations for infection reporting during clinical trials and postmarketing surveillance. Ann Rheum Dis. 2015 Dec; 74(12):2107-2116.Disclosure of Interests:None declared


Author(s):  
Kateryna Mulyk ◽  
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Aleksander Skaliy ◽  
Larysa Ruban ◽  
Liana Duhina ◽  
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The article is devoted to breast cancer, a common cancer among women around the world. The level of awareness of applicants and employees of the Kharkov State Academy of Physical Culture regarding risk factors and clinical features of breast cancer, as well as self-examination procedures was analyzed. It has been proven that the formation of a culture of prevention of breast cancer through self-observation and self-examination of young Ukrainian women can save human lives, since raising public awareness and gaining practical knowledge will certainly change the fate of many people.


Author(s):  
Milad Zandi ◽  
Saber Soltani ◽  
Mona Fani ◽  
Haniye Shafipour ◽  
Samaneh Abbasi

SARS-CoV-2 causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is responsible for the recent pandemic in the world. It has been recently recognized as a challenge for public health and a significant cause of severe illness in all age groups. Young children and older people are susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection. However, children usually present mild symptoms compared to adult patients. The relationship between age, severity, and COVID-19 transmission is compared to determine whether there is any reasonable relationship between age and COVID-19. It should be mentioned that some risk factors may increase the probability of developing severe COVID-19 by advancing age, such as pathophysiological changes in the respiratory system, angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 expression in the nasopharynx, and smoking. Susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 infection is independent of age, but the mortality rate of COVID-19 depends on age.


2017 ◽  
Vol 127 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-40
Author(s):  
Krzysztof Włoch ◽  
Janusz Jaroszyński ◽  
Ewa Warchoł-Sławińska ◽  
Anna Jurek ◽  
Bartłomiej Drop ◽  
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Abstract Community System of Social Support is the basis of modern health care systems not only in Poland but all over the world in the prophylaxis-treatment-rehabilitation procedure. In Poland, family doctors, commune councils and territorial self-governments are involved in it. Family doctors perform a substantial function, whereas commune councils and territorial self-governments an administrative one. The principle of the system work is evaluation of its benefits. Its aim is the reduction of the number of patients who abuse alcohol and those who abuse alcohol despite treatment.


2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 14-20
Author(s):  
T. N. Bilichenko

An analysis of epidemiology coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Russia and the world was carried out to identify the main factors contributing to morbidity and mortality due to COVID-19, pathogenesis and clinical manifestations of the disease. Statistical data were used from official sources (Rospotrebnadzor, WHO, US CDC, China NHC, ECDC, DXY). Research information from different countries about the course, outcomes, spread, and risk factors of the disease is presented.The study of epidemiology, risk factors, causes of increased incidence of COVID-19, mortality rate is of great importance for assessing the effectiveness of preventive measures.


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