Epidemiological characteristics of malignant tumor death in Shenyang, 2013-2015

LI Bing-yu; ZHANG Chun-qing; GUO Jie; GUO Xian-he; XIAO Chun-ling

doi:10.19568/j.cnki.23-1318.2018.04.014

Abstract：Objective To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of malignant tumors in Shenyang and provide basis for the prevention of related diseases. Methods According to the statistics of deaths caused by malignant tumor among the residents in Shenyang from 2013 to 2015 provided by the Disease Control Center of Shenyang, and χ2 test were conducted to analyze the related impacts of the death of malignant tumors in the city. Results The crude mortality rate of malignant tumors from 2013 to 2015 was 220. 95/100 000 ( 128. 73/100 000 for males and 92. 20/100000 for females). There was significant difference in the mortality between 2013 and 2015 ( χ2= 6. 826, P ＜ 0. 05). Lung cancer, stomach cancer, liver cancer and bowel cancer were common malignant tumors in Shenyang. Lung cancer was the disease with the highest mortality rate in Shenyang in the three years ( 228. 57/100 000). The number of deaths from malignant tumors in the group aged 70 ～ 79 years increased significantly. The mortality rate of malignant tumor in the male population during 2013 and 2015 was higher than that in the female population ( χ2= 2. 687, P＞ 0. 05). The death rate of malignant tumor increased significantly with the increase of age. Conclusion The number of deaths by cancer among the residents in Shenyang is increasing year by year. Lung cancer is the leading malignant tumor in Shenyang. It may be related to local air pollution, food and barbecue, drinking, and the immunity of the elderly. It is suggested that the local authorities should strengthen the screening and publicity of cancer prevention and control, so as to create a healthy and green living environment for the citizens.