Cancer Incidence and Survival in Children and Young Adults in Northern England
Author Information
Author(s): Cotterill S J, Parker L, Malcolm A J, Reid M, More L, Craft A W
Primary Institution: Department of Child Health, University of Newcastle upon Tyne
Hypothesis
How have cancer incidence and survival rates changed for children and young adults in Northern England from 1968 to 1995?
Conclusion
There were significant improvements in survival rates and modest increases in cancer incidence for both children and young adults over the studied period.
Supporting Evidence
- 2099 children and 2217 young adults were diagnosed with cancer between 1968 and 1995.
- The age-standardized rate for childhood cancer was 121 per million per year.
- The age-standardized rate for young adults was 175 per million per year.
- 5-year survival rates for childhood cancer improved from 42% to 71% over the study period.
- 5-year survival rates for young adults improved from 45% to 73% over the study period.
- The cumulative risk of developing cancer before age 25 is 1 in 285.
Takeaway
This study looked at how many kids and young adults got cancer and how many survived it in Northern England over a long time. It found that more people are getting cancer, but more are also surviving it.
Methodology
The study analyzed data from the Northern Region Young Persons’ Malignant Disease Registry for cancer cases diagnosed between 1968 and 1995.
Participant Demographics
Children aged 0-14 years and young adults aged 15-24 years diagnosed with cancer.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI 67–75 for childhood cancer; 95% CI 70–78 for young adults
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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