Prostate cancer in Denmark 1978–2009 — trends in incidence and mortality

摘要: AbstractBackground. The incidence of prostate cancer (PC) has increased during the last 15 years in Denmark, whereas mortality remained largely unchanged. This register study aimed to investigate trends PC and Denmark 1978–2009 with special focus on recent years. Material methods. From nationwide Danish Cancer Registry Register Causes Death, we obtained information all cases deaths 1978–2009. Age-standardised (World Standard Population) rates were computed for five-year calendar periods (1978–2007) a two-year period (2008–2009). Trends estimated specific age groups, birth cohorts, clinical stage. Results. age-standardised rate from 29.2 per 100 000 person-years 1978–1982 76.2 2008–2009. increase began primarily mid-1990s. corresponding of...