Publications by authors named "Shu-fen Dong"

Objective: To analyze the trend of the incidence of prostate cancer in urban Tianjin area between 1981 and 2004 so as to provide scientific rationales for the prevention and control of prostate cancer.

Methods: The data of prostate cancer cases were provided by the Tianjin Cancer Registry. The SAS system V9 was used to calculate the crude incidence, age-adjusted incidence and age specific incidence of prostate cancer in Tianjin between 1981 and 2004.

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  • The study aims to assess the trends in gastric cancer incidence and mortality in Tianjin to inform prevention and control strategies.
  • Analysis of data from 1981 to 2002 reveals a decreasing trend in both incidence and mortality rates for males and females over 45, while younger males show an increasing trend and younger females remain stable.
  • Despite the overall decline, gastric cancer continues to be a significant public health concern in Tianjin due to the aging population and various risk factors.
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Objective: Leukemia is a major cause of death of children in China, which accounts for 50 % of all cancers of children. Data from Tianjin Cancer Hospital was analyzed for mortality of leukemia in children under 20 years from 1981 to 2000 in the city of Tianjin.

Methods: All physicians and medical staff of the hospitals and clinics in the registry area were responsible for filling out the report forms for every new case diagnosed as malignant tumors.

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Objective: To investigate the risk factors of lung cancer in Tianjin and to provide evidence for further monitor there of.

Methods: A case-control study involving interviews with 193 new cases and 259 controls aged 30 - 76 years was carried out. Structured questionnaires were used to collect information on general condition, living environment, living style, disease and family history, etc.

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