Increasing incidence of childhood leukaemia: a controversy re-examined

Br J Cancer. 2007 Oct 8;97(7):1009-12. doi: 10.1038/sj.bjc.6603946. Epub 2007 Aug 21.

Abstract

We provide evidence of a gradual increase in the incidence of childhood leukaemia over the twentieth century from examination of trends in both incidence and mortality in England and Wales. We conclude that much of the recorded increase is likely to be real.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • England / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Infant
  • Leukemia / epidemiology*
  • Leukemia / mortality
  • Mortality / trends
  • Prognosis
  • Registries
  • Survival Rate
  • Wales / epidemiology