Analysis of the incidence of thyroid cancer from 1988 to 2009 in Xiaoshan district, Hangzhou

VernacularTitle:杭州市萧山区1988年至2009年甲状腺癌发病分析
Author: Dongfei WANG ; Yiben LI
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Thyroid neoplasms; Incidence
From: Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2010;26(10):843-846
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate the incidence, characteristic distribution, and trends of thyroid cancer in Xiaoshan district, Hangzhou. Methods The thyroid cancer data were statistically analyzed using the related data of Xiaoshan from 1988 to 2009. Results During the past 20 years, the incidence of thyroid cancer was increased with an upward trend, especially in females. The incidence in females was 23.81/105 in 2009. It took the third place among all female malignancies. The ages of onset of thyroid cancers between the males and females were significantly different. The incidence of thyroid cancer in females aged 45-59 reached the highest one, being 40.26% of all the malignancies; while in males, it was increasing gradually with the age. Conclusion Thyroid cancer is becoming one of the most common malignant neoplasm in Xiaoshan. The prevention and control of the disease will be emphasized in the future.