Trends in Endometrial Cancer in Vaud, Switzerland
Author Information
Author(s): F. Levi, L. Randimbison, C. La Vecchia
Primary Institution: Registre vaudois des tumeurs, Institut universitaire de medecine sociale et preventive
Hypothesis
What are the trends in endometrial cancer incidence and survival in the Swiss Canton of Vaud?
Conclusion
Endometrial cancer incidence has declined, while survival rates have improved in the Canton of Vaud.
Supporting Evidence
- Endometrial cancer incidence in women aged 30-59 declined by about 40% from 1974-78 to 1984-88.
- Five-year relative survival rates increased from 0.72 in 1974-78 to 0.77 in 1984-88.
- Over 80% of cancer cases were registered within one month of diagnosis.
Takeaway
This study found that fewer women in Vaud are getting endometrial cancer, and those who do are living longer.
Methodology
Data was collected from the Vaud Cancer Registry, including incidence and survival data for endometrial cancer from 1974 to 1988.
Limitations
The study lacks reliable information on trends of obesity and the proportion of women with hysterectomy.
Participant Demographics
The population of the Canton of Vaud was about 530,000 inhabitants according to the 1980 Census.
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