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ArticleWiener klinische Wochenschrift2020

Trends in incidence of anal cancer in Austria, 1983-2016.

Emily Heer, Monika Hackl, Monika Ferlitsch, Thomas Waldhoer, Lin Yang

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Article in Wiener klinische Wochenschrift, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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6 citing papers in PubMed, 9 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Emily HeerCancer Epidemiology and Prevention Research, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Canada.
Monika HacklAustrian National Cancer Registry, Statistics Austria, Vienna, Austria.
Monika FerlitschDepartment of Internal Medicine III, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
Thomas WaldhoerDepartment of Epidemiology, Center for Public Health, Medical University of Vienna, Kinderspitalgasse 15, Vienna, Austria. thomas.waldhoer@meduniwien.ac.at.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2043-8299
Lin YangCancer Epidemiology and Prevention Research, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Canada.
Alberta Health Services · CAMedical University of Vienna · ATStatistics Austria · AT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundRecent reports have noted increasing rates of anal cancer among high-income countries worldwide; however, little is known about these trends in Austria.

methodsData on anal cancer from 1983 to 2016 were obtained from Statistics Austria. All tumors (n = 3567) were classified into anal squamous cell carcinomas (ASCC), anal adenocarcinomas (AADC), and others (unspecified carcinoma and other specific carcinoma). Anal cancer incidence rates were calculated in 5‑year cycles and incidence average annual percentage change (AAPC) to evaluate trends by sex, histology and age group.

resultsThe incidence rate of anal cancer was higher among females than males (relative risk, RR = 1.66, 95% confidence interval, CI: 1.55-1.79, p < 0.0001). From 1983 through 2016, incident anal cancer increased significantly (0.92 per 100,000 person-years to 1.85 per 100,000 person-years, AAPC = 1.93, 95% CI: 1.52 to 2.34, p < 0.0001), particularly among those 40-69 years old. From 1983 through 2016, the increasing anal cancer incidence was primarily driven by ASCC (0.47-1.20 per 100,000 person-years, AAPC = 2.23, 95% CI: 1.58 to 2.88, p < 0.0001) and others (other than ASCC and AADC, AAPC = 1.78, 95% CI: 1.01-2.55), yet stable in AADC (AAPC = 0.88, 95% CI: -0.48-2.25).

conclusionsDespite being a rare cancer in Austria, the increase in anal cancer incidence rate from 1983 to 2016 was substantial, particularly in ASCC. The observed rising trends reflect the need to investigate associated risk factors that have increased over time to inform preventive measures.

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Anus NeoplasmsAdenocarcinomaAdultAgedAustriaCarcinoma, Squamous CellFemaleHumansIncidenceMaleMiddle AgedAnal cancerAustriaIncidenceScreeningTime trend

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