| Authors | M Dalmas M Dalmas |
| Abstract | A total of 188 new cases of cancer in children aged 0-14 years of age at diagnosis were registered between 1989 and 2004 (15 year time period). This number increases to 262 if persons aged 15-19 years at time of diagnosis are also included for the same time period. On average, 8 males and 5 females (Male/ Female ratio: 1.6) were diagnosed with cancer in childhood (0-14 years) annually. This ratio changes to 11 male and 8 females (Male/ Female ratio: 1.4) average annual diagnoses if the included age group is 0-19 years. This accounted to about 0.75% (1.1% if 0-19 year age group are considered), of all cancers registered. During the period, 1991-2004, 44 deaths in children below or at 14 years of age were attributed to cancer. This number increases to 60 deaths if the age group considered is expanded to include the 0-19 year olds at time of death. Mortality, more so than incidence, was very variable from year to year reflecting variations experienced with small number statistics. |
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| Key words | cancer, incidence, children, mortality, health information, epidemiology |