Analysis of lung and bronchus cancer incidence in the Republic of Belarus

  • Maryna A. Dubina International Sakharov Environmental Institute, Belarusian State University https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7087-9442
  • Aleksey E. Oceanov N. N. Alexandrov National Cancer Centre of Belarus
  • Alesya A. Yaumenenka N. N. Alexandrov National Cancer Centre of Belarus
  • Alexander A. Mashevsky N. N. Alexandrov National Cancer Centre of Belarus

Abstract

The analysis of lung and bronchus cancer incidence in the Republic of Belarus for 1990−2018 is presented. The crude intensive and standardized (ASR World) incidence rates are calculated. The study revealed a pronounced decrease in
standardized incidence rates among men living in cities, while among men living in rural areas the increased incidence rate over the study period was noted. Among the female population, a tendency towards an increase in the incidence rate was noted both in cities and in rural areas. A significant increase in the incidence rate of the rural population compared with the urban population was also noted, and these differences increase over time. A significant excess of the incidence rate of rural residents and its decrease among urban residents does not fit into the generally accepted idea of the prevailing effect of “urban” environmental factors on the increased risk of lung cancer. Thus, the presented estimate of the incidence rates
of lung cancer is relevant and forms the basis for the subsequent study of the etiological causes of the development of the disease among various populations.

Author Biographies

Maryna A. Dubina, International Sakharov Environmental Institute, Belarusian State University

senior lecturer at the department of environmental medicine and radiobiology

Aleksey E. Oceanov, N. N. Alexandrov National Cancer Centre of Belarus

doctor of science (medicine), full professor; chief of the cancer control department

Alesya A. Yaumenenka, N. N. Alexandrov National Cancer Centre of Belarus

PhD (biology); specialist of the cancer control department

Alexander A. Mashevsky, N. N. Alexandrov National Cancer Centre of Belarus

doctor of science (medicine), full professor; chairman of the Central expert commission for the early detection of cancer diseases

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Published
2020-12-28
Keywords: malignant bronchi and lung neoplasm, incidence rate, risk factors
How to Cite
Dubina, M. A., Oceanov, A. E., Yaumenenka, A. A., & Mashevsky, A. A. (2020). Analysis of lung and bronchus cancer incidence in the Republic of Belarus. Journal of the Belarusian State University. Ecology, 3, 74-81. Retrieved from https://journals.bsu.by/index.php/ecology/article/view/3615