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Endometrial cancer epidemiology and demographics

Introduction

Overview

Overview

In the United States, endometrial cancer is the fourth most common type of cancer among women.[1] In 2011, the age-adjusted prevalence was approximately 232 per 100,000 and the age-adjusted incidence was approximately 27 per 100,000 in the USA.[2]

Epidemiology and Demographics

Epidemiology and Demographics

Prevalence

Prevalence

  • In 2011, the age-adjusted prevalence of endometrial cancer was 232 per 100,000 in the United States.[2]
Incidence

Incidence

  • In 2011, the age-adjusted incidence of endometrial cancer was 27 per 100,000 persons in the United States.[2]
Age

Age

  • While the overall age-adjusted incidence of endometrial cancer in the United States between 2007 and 2011 is 24 per 100,000.
  • The age-adjusted incidence of endometrial cancer by age category is:[2]
    • Under 65 years: 16 per 100,000
    • 65 and over: 84 per 100,000
Race

Race

  • Endometrial cancer is more prevalent among White patients.
  • Shown below is a table depicting the age-adjusted prevalence of endometrial cancer by race in 2011 in the United States.[2]
All Races White Black Asian/Pacific Islander Hispanic
Age-adjusted prevalence 232 per 100,000 252.5 per 100,000 145 per 100,000 167.6 per 100,000 166 per 100,000
References

References

  1. ↑ endometrial cancer statistics. CDC.gov
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Howlader N, Noone AM, Krapcho M, Garshell J, Miller D, Altekruse SF, Kosary CL, Yu M, Ruhl J, Tatalovich Z,Mariotto A, Lewis DR, Chen HS, Feuer EJ, Cronin KA (eds). SEER Cancer Statistics Review, 1975-2011, National Cancer Institute. Bethesda, MD, http://seer.cancer.gov/csr/1975_2011/, based on November 2013 SEER data submission, posted to the SEER web site, April 2014.


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