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General description

The Lithuanian Cancer Registry (Nacionalinio Vėžio Instituto—NVI) is a comprehensive national database established in 1957 to collect, store, and analyze data on cancer incidence, survival, and mortality in Lithuania. Since then, NVI has provided valuable insights into the epidemiology of cancer in the country.

The data collected includes detailed information on cancer cases diagnosed in the Lithuanian population, contributing to cancer research, prevention, and control programs.

Benefits and categories

Benefits

Using the Lithuanian Cancer Registry dataset, researchers can:

  • Track trends in cancer incidence and mortality over time.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of cancer prevention and control measures.
  • Facilitate international comparisons and collaborations in cancer research.
  • Study the impact of environmental and genetic factors on cancer development.

Categories

The dataset includes the following categories:

  • Risk Factors: Data on various risk factors associated with cancer, including lifestyle, environmental exposures, and genetic predispositions.
  • Survival Statistics: Information on patient survival rates post-diagnosis, categorized by cancer type, stage, and treatment received.
  • Cancer Incidence Data: Information on the number of new cancer cases diagnosed, including demographic details such as age, sex, and geographic location.
  • Cancer Mortality Data: Data on deaths due to cancer, providing insights into cancer survival rates and the effectiveness of treatments.

Limitations

  1. Variability in data completeness and accuracy over different periods.
  2. Limited information on certain risk factors and genetic data.

Related publications

Data access