Cancer Incidence in Hanoi, Vietnam (1988-1990)
Author Information
Author(s): Pham Thi Hoang Anh, D.M. Parkin, Nguyen Thi Hanhl, Nguyen Ba Duc
Primary Institution: Institute of Cancer, Hospital K, Hanoi, Vietnam
Conclusion
The study provides the first estimates of cancer incidence in Hanoi, indicating low rates for certain cancers, which may reflect under-ascertainment or genuinely low risk.
Supporting Evidence
- The most common cancers in men were lung, stomach, and liver.
- Breast cancer was the most common cancer in women, with low incidence rates.
- Choriocarcinoma incidence was notably high in the population.
Takeaway
This study looked at how many people in Hanoi got different types of cancer over three years, and it found that some cancers are not very common there.
Methodology
The study used data from the Hanoi Cancer Registry, which recorded all cancer cases diagnosed in the urban area of Hanoi over three years.
Potential Biases
Potential under-ascertainment of cancer cases due to the registry's operational challenges.
Limitations
Under-registration of cancers may occur due to poor hospital record systems and lack of death certificates.
Participant Demographics
The population covered by the registry was 1.9 million residents of Greater Hanoi.
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