Oesophageal and other main cancer patterns in four districts of Transkei, 1981-1984.

The mean annual number of cancer cases reported by hospitals in four districts of Transkei during the period 1981 - 1984 was 413. The age-standardised incidence rates (African standard) for cancer (all reported cases) were 51,0 and 52,0/100000 per annum for males and females respectively.