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https://doi.org/10.20471/LO.2025.53.02-03.09
Trends and characteristics of colorectal and breast cancer in Croatia and Osijek-Baranja County
Barbara Ebling
; Facultyof Dental Medicine and Health, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek, Croatia
Antonio Juretić
orcid.org/0000-0002-6379-9708
; University Hospital Dubrava, Zagreb Croatia and School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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Zdravko Ebling
; School of Medicine, (retired), Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek, Croatia
Ina Stašević
; University Department of Nursing, Catholic University of Croatia, Zagreb, Croatia
* Dopisni autor.
Sažetak
This study analyzes long-term trends in incidence and mortality for colorectal cancer (CRC) and breast cancer (BC) at the national and regional (Osijek-Baranya County, OBC) levels. It provides an overview of preventive strategies and screening program outcomes. Data from the Croatian National Cancer Registry and the Osijek-Baranja County Cancer Registry were used to evaluate temporal changes from 2001 to 2023. Trends were assessed by joinpoint regression, expressed as Annual Percent Change (APC) with 95% confidence intervals. The results show a gradual decline in mortality from both cancers since 2010, more pronounced in women for breast cancer, and a moderate decrease in CRC mortality after 2015, particularly in regions with higher screening participation.
Ključne riječi
colorectal cancer; breast cancer; Croatia; Osijek-Baranya County; incidence; mortality; screening
Hrčak ID:
344594
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Datum izdavanja:
17.2.2026.
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