Baptist Cancer Program - Baptist Memorial Health Care
Baptist Cancer Program - Baptist Memorial Health Care
Baptist Cancer Program - Baptist Memorial Health Care
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Brain Tumors: A Look at Tumor Registry Data--con’t<br />
The distribution of cases by gender demonstrates a significant difference in the <strong>Baptist</strong> data when compared to<br />
State and National data. As seen below, the <strong>Baptist</strong> female population is greater than seen in the State or<br />
Nationally.<br />
Comparison of Gender Group of Primary Brain Tumors (NCDB)<br />
A discrepancy is seen in the age group distribution for those under the age of 20. This finding is anticipated and<br />
not unusual as pediatric brain tumors are generally treated in a pediatric facility. The table does depict an older<br />
patient population seen at <strong>Baptist</strong> than reported by the State or Nationally.<br />
Comparison of Age Group of Primary Brain Tumors (NCDB)<br />
Age Group<br />
<strong>Baptist</strong><br />
2005-2010<br />
State<br />
2000-2009<br />
National<br />
2000-2009<br />
under 20 1.9% 18.7% 10.9%<br />
20-29 5.0% 6.1% 6.1%<br />
30-39 6.8% 7.7% 8.5%<br />
40-49 14.3% 10.9% 12.9%<br />
50-59 21.1% 16.5% 18.2%<br />
60-69 19.9% 18.2% 18.6%<br />
70-79 24.2% 15.1% 16.5%<br />
80-89 6.8% 6.3% 7.6%<br />
90 & over 0% 0.5% 0.7%<br />
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