Cancer Mortality Differences in Lithuania
Author Information
Author(s): Smailyte Giedre, Kurtinaitis Juozas
Primary Institution: Institute of Oncology, Vilnius University
Hypothesis
The study aims to describe and compare cancer mortality rates in urban and rural residents in Lithuania.
Conclusion
There are significant inequalities in cancer mortality between urban and rural populations in Lithuania.
Supporting Evidence
- Male cancer mortality was higher in rural areas than urban areas.
- Female cancer mortality was higher in urban areas than rural areas.
- Mortality rates for lung and stomach cancer decreased in urban males.
- Breast cancer mortality decreased in urban females during the study period.
- Prostate and cervical cancer mortality rates were increasing in both populations.
Takeaway
This study found that people living in cities and the countryside in Lithuania have different rates of dying from cancer, with some cancers being more common in one area than the other.
Methodology
The study analyzed cancer mortality rates from the Lithuanian cancer registry for the period 1993–2004 using age-standardized rates and statistical tests.
Limitations
The study is limited to data from 1993 to 2004 and may not reflect current trends.
Participant Demographics
The study included urban and rural populations in Lithuania, with 67% urban and 33% rural as per the 2001 census.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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