Evaluation of cancer-related deaths in Turkey between 2009-2018: An epidemiological study

Havva Hande Keser Şahin; Orhan Aslan; Mustafa Şahin

doi:10.28982/josam.779292

Authors

Havva Hande Keser Şahin https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1827-1039
Orhan Aslan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1982-0792
Mustafa Şahin https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6073-563X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.28982/josam.779292

Keywords:

Cancer, Mortality, Pathology, Death

Abstract

Aim: Determination of cancer incidence and mortality data for all countries is essential for cancer control. These data can affect public health and clinical service planning. In this study, we aimed to examine the variability of cancer deaths in Turkey in terms of age groups, gender, geographic region, and years according to the cancer types between 2009-2018. Methods: In this epidemiological study, cancer-related mortality statistics data presented at the website of Turkey Statistical Institute (TSI) were used. Cancer-related deaths between 2009-2018 were evaluated in terms of ratio to total deaths, age groups, cancer types, geographical regions, and gender. Data were presented as percentages. Results: Cancer-related deaths were observed to increase between 2009-2018. The highest cancer-related mortality rate was seen in the Marmara Region, while it was lowest in the Southeastern Anatolia Region. Cancer-related death rate was higher in males than females, and it was highest in the 65-74 years age range. The most common cause of death in males is lung cancer, and in females, breast cancer. Conclusion: Cancer is responsible for 1/6 of all deaths in the world. Similarly, cancer-related deaths are responsible for approximately 1/5 of all deaths in our country. The risk of cancer in >60 years age group is higher in males than in females. In our country, all kinds of cancers, except female cancers, cause more deaths in males than females.

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