Trends in Incidence and Mortality of Skin Melanoma in Lithuania 1991–2015

Background. We aimed to investigate age-specific and sex-specific incidence trends of melanoma in Lithuania from 1991 to 2015. Methods. Analysis was based on data from the population-based Lithuanian Cancer Registry database for 1991–2015, and 6024 cases of skin melanoma were identified. Age-adjusted rates (ASRs) by sex and age group were calculated. Adjustment for ASRs was done using the old European standard population, where a total of three age groups were considered: 0–39, 40–59 and 60+. Additionally, the annual percent change (APC) was calculated, and 95% confidence intervals for APC were calculated. Results. Between 1991 and 2015, the overall melanoma rates increased by an annual percent change (APC) of 3.9% in men (95% CI, 3.6–4.1%) and 2.3% in women (95% CI, 2.1–2.5%). The highest incidences of new cutaneous melanoma cases were observed between old adults (60+) of both sexes, while the lowest incidence rates were observed in the young adult group (up to 39 years old), with the lowest APC (1.6% in males and 0.4% in females). The overall number of melanoma deaths during 1991 and 2015 increased from 64 to 103 deaths per year, and the age-standardized rate (ASR) increased 1.3 times (from 1.8 to 2.4). Conclusions. The incidence and mortality of skin melanoma seem to be increased in all age groups. These trends indicate that skin protection behavior is not sufficient in our population and more efforts need to be taken in order to decrease incidence and mortality rates.

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Melanoma Incidence Among Non-Hispanic Whites in All 50 US States From 2001 Through 2015

JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute ◽

10.1093/jnci/djz153 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 112 (5) ◽

pp. 533-539 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Aaron P Thrift ◽

Franciska J Gudenkauf

Keyword(s):

Incidence Rate ◽

Birth Cohort ◽

Sun Exposure ◽

The United States ◽

Incidence Rates ◽

Birth Cohorts ◽

Annual Percent Change ◽

Incidence Trends ◽

Percent Change ◽

Melanoma Incidence

Abstract Background The United States has large regional variation in primary prevention campaigns for skin cancer. We collected data from all 50 states to examine changes in melanoma incidence and performed age-period-cohort analyses to describe the simultaneous effects of age, period, and cohort on incidence rates. Methods Annual melanoma incidence rates for non-Hispanic whites from 2001 to 2015 were extracted from the US Cancer Statistics registry. Secular trends were examined overall and by sex and state. We used joinpoint regression to compute annual percent change and average annual percent change and corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs). We also analyzed incidence trends by 5-year age group and birth cohort using incidence rate ratios and age-period-cohort modeling. Results Melanoma incidence increased from 20.7 per 100 000 (95% CI = 20.5 to 20.9) in 2001 to 28.2 per 100 000 (95% CI = 28.0 to 28.5) in 2015, increasing by 3.90% (95% CI = 2.36% to 5.48%) annually between 2001 and 2005 and 1.68% (95% CI = 1.37% to 1.99%) annually from 2005 through 2015. The average annual percent change in melanoma incidence rates were similar for men (2.34%, 95% CI = 1.91 to 2.78) and women (2.25%, 95% CI = 1.60 to 2.91). Age-specific relative risk by birth cohort increased from circa 1921 to 1981 before decreasing. Compared with adults born circa 1956, those born circa 1991 had lower melanoma risk (incidence rate ratio = 0.85; 95% CI = 0.77 to 0.94). Geographic variation was observed; some states still have melanoma rates trending upwards in all birth cohorts. Conclusions The continued increase in melanoma incidence among non-Hispanic whites, particularly in states where rates continue to rise among recent and current birth cohorts, underscores the need for increased public health campaigns aimed at reducing sun exposure.

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Incidence trends, rates, and ethnic variations of primary CNS tumors in Texas from 1995 to 2013

Neuro-Oncology Practice ◽

10.1093/nop/npx030 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 (3) ◽

pp. 154-160 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Solomon N Ambe ◽

Kristopher A Lyon ◽

Damir Nizamutdinov ◽

Ekokobe Fonkem

Keyword(s):

United States ◽

American Indians ◽

Large Population ◽

Ethnic Disparities ◽

The United States ◽

Incidence Rates ◽

Cns Tumors ◽

Annual Percent Change ◽

Incidence Trends ◽

Percent Change

Abstract Background Although rare, primary central nervous system (CNS) tumors are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Texas is a representative sample of the United States population given its large population, ethnic disparities, geographic variations, and socio-economic differences. This study used Texas data to determine if variations in incidence trends and rates exist among different ethnicities in Texas. Methods Data from the Texas Cancer Registry from 1995 to 2013 were examined. Joinpoint Regression Program software was used to obtain the incidence trends and SEER*Stat software was used to produce average annual age-adjusted incidence rates for both nonmalignant and malignant tumors in Texas from 2009 to 2013. Results The incidence trend of malignant primary CNS tumors in whites was stable from 1995 to 2002, after which the annual percent change decreased by 0.99% through 2013 (95% CI, -1.4, -0.5; P = .04). Blacks and Asian/Pacific Islanders showed unchanged incidence trends from 1995 to 2013. Hispanics had an annual percent change of -0.83 (95% CI, -1.4, -0.2; P = .009) per year from 1995 through 2013. From 2009 to 2013, the incidence rates of nonmalignant and malignant primary CNS tumors were highest among blacks, followed by whites, Hispanics, Asians, and American Indians/Alaskan Natives. Conclusions Consistent with the 2016 Central Brain Tumor Registry of the United States report, the black population in Texas showed the highest total incidence of CNS tumors of any other race studied. Many factors have been proposed to account for the observed differences in incidence rate including geography, socioeconomic factors, and poverty factors, although the evidence for these external factors is lacking.

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At-a-glance - Cancer trends in Canada, 1984 to 2015

Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada ◽

10.24095/hpcdp.39.11.04 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 39 (11) ◽

pp. 310-314

Author(s):

Alain A. Demers ◽

Darren R. Brenner ◽

Leah Smith ◽

Amanda Shaw

Keyword(s):

Prostate Cancer ◽

Incidence Rates ◽

Annual Percent Change ◽

Cancer Statistics ◽

Incidence Trends ◽

Percent Change ◽

Cancer Types ◽

Trends Over Time ◽

Cancer Trends ◽

Over Time

Examining incidence trends of all cancers combined in order to understand cancer trends can be misleading, as patterns can vary across individual cancer types. This paper highlights findings on trends over time from Canadian Cancer Statistics 2019, as measured by the annual percent change (APC) of age-standardized incidence rates. Among the results were a recent increase in thyroid cancer in males (APC: 6.4%, 1997–2015), as well as decreases in prostate cancer (APC: −9.1%, 2011–2015) and cervical cancer (APC: −3.3%, 2010–2015).

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Colorectal cancer in Porto Alegre and Fortaleza, Brazil: incidence trends and distribution pattern from 1990 to 1999

Cadernos de Saúde Pública ◽

10.1590/s0102-311x2009000500011 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 25 (5) ◽

pp. 1046-1053 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Rejane de Souza Reis ◽

Marceli de Oliveira Santos ◽

Katia Vergetti Bloch

Keyword(s):

Colorectal Cancer ◽

Cancer Registries ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Population Based ◽

Incidence Rates ◽

Lifestyle Changes ◽

Porto Alegre ◽

Annual Percent Change ◽

Incidence Trends ◽

Adjusted Incidence

The aim of this study was to describe the incidence distribution of colorectal cancer in Fortaleza, Ceará State, and Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil, and the time trend in the disease from 1990 to 1999. Mean annual age-adjusted incidence rates and estimated annual percent change were calculated by gender, using population-based cancer registries. EAPC showed an increase in the rates in Porto Alegre and Fortaleza for men, +4.2% (p = 0.14) and +9.3% (p < 0.001), and women, +4.6% (p = 0.11) and +5.3% (p = 0.15), respectively. The mean adjusted incidence rates were three times higher in Porto Alegre than in Fortaleza both for men (25.1 vs. 8.6/100 thousand) and women (19.9 vs. 7.1/100 thousand). This rise in incidence rates may be due to early cancer detection strategies, lifestyle changes, and alterations in the population age structure. A population profile similar to that of developed countries may explain the higher incidence rates in Porto Alegre. However, Fortaleza showed the largest increases during the period studied.

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Trends of colorectal cancer incidence and mortality rates from 2003 to 2014 in Italy

Tumori Journal ◽

10.1177/0300891619838336 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 105 (5) ◽

pp. 417-426 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Manuel Zorzi ◽

Luigino Dal Maso ◽

Silvia Francisci ◽

Carlotta Buzzoni ◽

Massimo Rugge ◽

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Keyword(s):

Colorectal Cancer ◽

Age Groups ◽

Geographic Area ◽

Cancer Registries ◽

Mortality Rates ◽

Incidence Rates ◽

Annual Percent Change ◽

Screening Programs ◽

Italian Regions ◽

Incidence And Mortality

Objective: To evaluate the trends of colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality rates from 2003 to 2014 in Italy by age groups and regions. Methods: We used the data of 48 cancer registries from 17 Italian regions to estimate standardized incidence and mortality rates overall and by sex, age groups (<50, 50–69, 70+ years), and geographic area (northwest, northeast, center, south, and islands). Time trends were expressed as annual percent change in rates (APC) with 95% confidence intervals (95% CI). Results: Incidence rates decreased from 104.3 (2003) to 89.9 × 100,000 (2014) in men and from 64.3 to 58.4 × 100,000 in women. Among men, incidence decreased during 2007–2010 (APC −4.0, 95% CI −6.0 to −1.9) and 2010–2014 (APC −0.7, 95% CI −1.4 to 0.0), while in women it linearly decreased during the whole period (APC −1.1, 95% CI −1.4 to −0.8). Mortality rates showed a linear reduction both in men (APC −0.7, 95% CI −1.0 to −0.3) and women (APC −0.9, 95% CI −1.2 to −0.6) and decreased respectively from 41.1 to 39.2 × 100,000 and from 24.6 to 23.1 × 100,000. In the 50- to 69-year-old range (screening target age), incidence showed a prescreening increase, followed by a peak after screening started, and a decline thereafter. Incidence and mortality rates significantly decreased in all areas but in the south and islands, where incidence increased and mortality remained stable. Conclusions: A renewed commitment by all regional health systems to invest in primary (i.e., lifestyle) and secondary (i.e., screening programs) prevention is of utmost importance.

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Trends in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Incidence in the US from 2000-2016: an Increased Risk in Latinos Across All Age Groups

American Journal of Epidemiology ◽

10.1093/aje/kwaa215 ◽

2020 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Qianxi Feng ◽

Adam J de Smith ◽

Maria Vergara-Lluri ◽

Ivo S Muskens ◽

Roberta McKean-Cowdin ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia ◽

Lymphoblastic Leukemia ◽

Age Groups ◽

Positive Association ◽

Inverse Association ◽

Foreign Born ◽

Annual Percent Change ◽

Incidence Trends ◽

Percent Change ◽

Increased Risk

Abstract Incidence trends in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) demonstrate disparities by race and ethnicity. We used data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results Registry to evaluate patterns in ALL incidence from 2000-2016, including the association between the percent of people born in a foreign country at the county level and ALL incidence. Among 23,829 individuals of all ages diagnosed with ALL, 8,297 (34.8%) were Latinos, 11,714 (49.2%) were non-Latino (NL) Whites, and 1,639 (6.9%) were NL Blacks. Latinos had the largest increase in the age-adjusted incidence rate (AAIR) in this period compared to other race/ethnicities for both children and adults: AAIR was 1.6 times higher for Latinos (AAIR=2.43;95%CI: 2.37,2.49) compared to NL Whites (AAIR=1.56;95%CI:1.53,1.59; P<0.01). The AAIR for all children increased approximately 1% per year from 2000-2016 (annual percent change=0.97;95%CI:0.67,1.27), with the highest increase in Latinos (annual percent change=1.18;95%CI:0.76,1.60). In multivariable models evaluating the contribution of % of the county residents that were foreign born to ALL risk, a positive association was found for percentage of foreign born for NL Whites (P-trend<0.01) and Blacks (P-trend<0.01), but the inverse association was found for Latinos (P-trend<0.01) consistent with tenets of the “Hispanic paradox” in which better health outcomes exist for foreign-born Latinos.

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Incidence trends of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors in the United States from 1975 to 2012.

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2018.36.4_suppl.231 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 36 (4_suppl) ◽

pp. 231-231

Author(s):

Mi Ri Lee ◽

Cynthia Harris ◽

Kiwoon Joshua Baeg ◽

Juan P. Wisnivesky ◽

Michelle Kang Kim

Keyword(s):

The United States ◽

Population Based ◽

Incidence Rates ◽

Birth Cohorts ◽

Annual Percent Change ◽

Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors ◽

Incidence Trends ◽

The Us ◽

Population Based Registry ◽

Adjusted Incidence

231 Background: Although multiple studies document a rise in gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (GEP-NET) incidence over the past several decades, there are limited national data regarding recent trends. Using a population-based registry, we evaluated GEP-NET incidence trends in the US population from 1975-2012 by age and calendar year at diagnosis and year of birth. Methods: GEP-NET cases between 1975-2012 were identified from the most recent version of the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) registry based on histologic and site codes. We calculated overall annual incidence, age-adjusted incidence (number of cases per 100,000), annual percent change (APC), and average APC by 5 year age intervals. We also evaluated the incidence rates by age, period, and birth year cohorts. Results: We identified 22,744 patients with GEP-NETs. In adults age 25-39 years, GEP-NET incidence rates declined from the mid 1970s to early 1980s, then increased until 2012 (Table 1). In adults age 40 and older and between ages 15-24 years, incidence rates generally increased continuously from 1975 to 2012. Adults age 40-69 years demonstrated the most rapid increases in average APC, approximately 4-6% per year. Overall incidence rates were highest in adults age 70-84 years. Since the late 1880s, GEP-NET incidence has increased in consecutive birth cohorts. Conclusions: Our study demonstrates that more recent generations have had higher incidence rates than more distant generations. In addition, GEP-NETs are more common among older adults and the number of GEP NETs has increased in past decades. [Table: see text]

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Incidence trends of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN) in the aging population: A SEER based analysis from 2000-2016.

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2020.38.15_suppl.e18522 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 38 (15_suppl) ◽

pp. e18522-e18522

Author(s):

Melissa Taylor ◽

Mihir Patel ◽

Jeffrey M. Switchenko ◽

Mark William McDonald ◽

Conor Ernst Steuer ◽

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Keyword(s):

The Elderly ◽

The United States ◽

Population Based ◽

Annual Percent Change ◽

Incidence Trends ◽

Percent Change ◽

United States Population ◽

Study Population ◽

Male Patients ◽

Using Data

e18522 Background: SCCHN is more prevalent in the elderly. As the United States population ages, it is increasingly important to evaluate the change in the incidence of SCCHN in this population. Methods: This was a retrospective study using data from a population-based cancer registry (Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results) to identify patients ≥65 years old with the diagnosis of SCCHN between the years 2000-2016. The subgroups of oral cavity (OCC)and oropharynx cancer (OPC) were also analyzed independently. The incidence per year was calculated and joinpoint detection was used to identity significant changes in incidence trends. Annual percent change (APC) was detected to determine if the incidence trend was statistically significant. The study population was further stratified by sex. Results: For all sites, a joinpoint was found in 2003 with a statistically significant decrease in APC in incidence for males from 2000-2003 of -2.45%. For OCC, there was a joinpoint in 2005 with a statistically significant increase in APC in incidence for male patients of 1.41%. For (OPC), no joinpoint was found, but there was a statistically significant increase in APC in incidence for males of 3.41%. For females no joinpoint was found, but for OCC there was a statistically significant decrease in APC in incidence of -0.40%. Conclusions: In patients ≥ 65 years old the trend in incidence rate for all SCCHN sites stratified by sex has decreased between 2000-2016. However, for males the annual percent change in incidence has increased for OCC from 2005-2016 and for OPC from 2000-2016. [Table: see text]

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Nationwide trends in the incidence of orbital lymphoma from 1999 to 2016 in South Korea

British Journal of Ophthalmology ◽

10.1136/bjophthalmol-2020-316796 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. bjophthalmol-2020-316796

Author(s):

Su Kyung Jung ◽

Jiwon Lim ◽

Suk Woo Yang ◽

Young-Joo Won

Keyword(s):

South Korea ◽

B Cell ◽

Incidence Rate ◽

Cell Lymphoma ◽

Survival Rates ◽

B Cell Lymphoma ◽

Population Based ◽

Incidence Rates ◽

Annual Percent Change ◽

Orbital Lymphoma

Background/AimsLymphomas are the most frequent neoplasm of the orbit. However, the epidemiology of orbital lymphomas is not well reported. This study aimed to provide a population-based report on the epidemiology of orbital lymphomas and measure the trends in the incidence of orbital lymphoma cancer in South Korea.MethodsNationwide cancer incidence data from 1999 to 2016 were obtained from the Korea Central Cancer Registry. Age-standardised incidence rates and annual percent changes were calculated according to sex and histological types. The analysis according to the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results summary stage classifications was performed from 2006 to 2016. Survival rates were estimated for cases diagnosed from 1999 to 2016.ResultsA total of 630 patients (median age: 54 years) with orbital lymphoma in the orbital soft tissue were included in this study. The age-standardised incidence rates increased from 0.03 to 0.08 per 100 000 individuals between 1999 and 2016, with an annual percent change of 6.61%. The most common histopathological type of orbital lymphoma was extra marginal zone B cell lymphoma, accounting for 82.2% of all orbital lymphomas during 1999–2016, followed by diffuse large B cell lymphoma (9.2%). Five-year, 10-year and 15-year overall survival (OS) of orbital lymphoma was 90.8%, 83.8% and 75.8%, respectively. OS showed a significant decrease as age increased and no significant differences between men and women.ConclusionThe incidence rate of orbital lymphoma is very low in South Korea. However, the incidence rate has increased over the past years. Orbital lymphomas have a worse prognosis as age increases.

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Incidence and Trends of the Leading Cancers with Elevated Incidence Among American Indian and Alaska Native Populations, 2012–2016

American Journal of Epidemiology ◽

10.1093/aje/kwaa222 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Stephanie C Melkonian ◽

Hannah K Weir ◽

Melissa A Jim ◽

Bailey Preikschat ◽

Donald Haverkamp ◽

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Keyword(s):

American Indian ◽

Cancer Incidence ◽

Alaska Native ◽

Cancer Registries ◽

Population Based ◽

Incidence Rates ◽

Breast Cancers ◽

Age Adjusted Rates ◽

Incident Cases ◽

Hispanic White

Abstract Cancer incidence varies among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations, as well as between AI/AN and White populations. This study examined trends for cancers with elevated incidence among AI/AN compared with non-Hispanic White populations and estimated potentially avoidable incident cases among AI/AN populations. Incident cases diagnosed during 2012–2016 were identified from population-based cancer registries and linked with the Indian Health Service patient registration databases to improve racial classification of AI/AN populations. Age-adjusted rates (per 100,000) and trends were calculated for cancers with elevated incidence among AI/AN compared with non-Hispanic White populations (rate ratio >1.0), by region. Trends were estimated using joinpoint regression analyses. Expected cancers were estimated by applying age-specific cancer incidence rates among non-Hispanic White populations to population estimates for AI/AN populations. Excess cancer cases among AI/AN populations were defined as observed minus expected cases. Liver, stomach, kidney, lung, colorectal and female breast cancers had higher incidence rate among AI/AN populations across most regions. Between 2012 and 2016, nearly 5,200 excess cancers were diagnosed among AI/AN populations, with the largest number of excess cancers (1,925) occurring in the Southern Plains region. Culturally informed efforts may reduce cancer disparities associated with these and other cancers among AI/AN populations.

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