Impact of COVID-19 on Lung Cancer Diagnosis in Northern Poland
Author Information
Author(s): Romaszko-Wojtowicz Anna, Doboszyńska Anna, Piechnik Anna, Kuziemski Krzysztof, Szplit Dariusz, Cofta Szczepan, Glińska-Lewczuk Katarzyna
Primary Institution: University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn
Hypothesis
How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect lung cancer diagnosis in northern Poland?
Conclusion
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a decrease in lung cancer diagnoses, but there was a rebound effect with increased diagnoses in subsequent years.
Supporting Evidence
- The COVID-19 pandemic caused a significant drop in lung cancer diagnoses in 2020.
- Post-pandemic years showed an increase in lung cancer diagnoses, indicating a rebound effect.
- Statistical analysis revealed significant trends in lung cancer incidence in certain healthcare centers.
Takeaway
During the COVID-19 pandemic, fewer people were diagnosed with lung cancer, but after the pandemic, more cases were found as doctors started seeing patients again.
Methodology
A retrospective analysis of lung cancer diagnosis data from three healthcare centers in northern Poland from 2016 to 2022.
Potential Biases
Potential biases may arise from the operational changes in hospitals during the pandemic affecting data collection.
Limitations
The study's findings may not be generalizable beyond the specific centers in northern Poland due to regional healthcare differences.
Participant Demographics
Data collected from three healthcare centers in northern Poland serving diverse populations.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.003 for Olsztyn, 0.030 for Gdansk
Confidence Interval
95% CI for relative risks calculated
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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