Declining hysterectomy prevalence and the estimated impact on uterine cancer incidence in Scotland

ConclusionUterine cancer incidence in Scotland corrected for hysterectomy prevalence is higher than estimates using a total female population as denominator. The annual percentage increase in uterine cancer incidence was stable in both uncorrected and corrected populations despite a declining hysterectomy prevalence. The rise in uterine cancer incidence may thus be driven by other factors, including an ageing population, changing reproductive choices, and obesity.
Source: Cancer Epidemiology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research