Trends and Factors of Colorectal Cancer in Kerala (2010-2021)
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Vishakan Ajayakumar Sunanda, Akshaya Rajan, Nair Priya, Suresh Rohith, Paulose Roopa, Shaji Ajil, Michael Rose Brilly, Elizabeth Jose Chippy, Sreedevi Aswathy
Primary Institution: Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, IND
Hypothesis
What are the trends and associations of colorectal cancer in Kerala between 2010 and 2021?
Conclusion
The study found that colorectal cancer cases in Kerala were stable at a rate of 0.1 per year, with no significant increase.
Supporting Evidence
- Adenocarcinoma was the most common histological subtype, accounting for 96.7% of cases.
- The rectum was the most frequently affected site, with 54.3% of cases.
- The study included patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer from 2010 to 2021.
Takeaway
This study looked at how many people got colorectal cancer in Kerala over 11 years and found that the numbers didn't really go up or down much.
Methodology
A secondary data analysis was performed using data from a hospital-based cancer registry.
Limitations
The study relied on secondary data, limiting the variables available for analysis.
Participant Demographics
The mean age of participants was 61.5 years, with 60.2% aged 60 and above, and 59% were men.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.55
Confidence Interval
95% CI not specified
Statistical Significance
p>0.05
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