Area of residence and risk of cancer of the cervix uteri in ireland

Abstract

A study of 85 women attending a national centre for treatment of invasive squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix uteri (SCC) and 85 age-matched female controls attending the same centre showed no significant difference for area of residence. A previously reported excess of rural women among cases was probably an artefact of sample selection. An increased risk for women resident in urban areas described in studies elsewhere is not apparent in the women studied and demographic features of the Irish population may influence this result.

The Relationship between Population Density and Cancer Mortality in Taiwan

“…Also, most studies on urban risk were similarly conducted in the so-called First World. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] Our report concerning urban risks of cancer in a developing country shows some interesting and divergent results when compared with reports from developed countries.…”

“…15,16) As a result of this, almost all the studies have been performed in developed countries. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] Furthermore, these reports have generally relied on large areas, such as states or counties, as the basic geographical unit of analysis. This makes it difficult to characterize the true urbanization level due to its heterogeneity within these large areas.…”

“…A number of studies have reported variation in cancer incidence and mortality rates across urbanization gradients. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] Almost all these studies have reported higher cancer incidence and mortality rates in urban populations compared to their counterparts who live in rural areas. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13] A major drawback has been the lack of a uniform measure used to classify areas as urban or rural.…”

“…As a result, even when an urbanrural dichotomy has been chosen, definitions have not been consistent. 3,8,11,13,14) In addition, several studies have used population density as an ordinal indicator in order to examine urban-rural differences in cancer rates.…”

“…As a result, even when an urbanrural dichotomy has been chosen, definitions have not been consistent. 3,8,11,13,14) In addition, several studies have used population density as an ordinal indicator in order to examine urban-rural differences in cancer rates. 1,2,[4][5][6][7] An additional limitation is the limited number of counties in which a subdivision between urban and rural rates is available, due to either deficiencies in the numerator or in the denominator.…”