Cancer Mortality in the Republic of San Marino

In this study the mortality trends [for San Marino] based on crude rates are reported for all neoplasms and for selected sites in the years 1908 to 1980 showing increased rates for all neoplasms and the highest rate for stomach cancer. Age-adjusted death rates were calculated for all neoplasms and for selected sites by sex in the years 1966 to 1980. Stomach cancer was the commonest cause of cancer death in San Marino and its age-adjusted death rate was the highest in the world. A sharp increase was also observed for respiratory tract and colorectal cancers in recent years. (EXCERPT)