ECIS provides the latest information on indicators that quantify cancer burden across Europe. It permits the exploration of geographical patterns and temporal trends of incidence, mortality and survival data across Europe for the major cancer entities.
The purpose of the web application is to support research as well as public-health decision-making in the field of cancer and to serve as a point of reference and information for European citizens.
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Incidence and mortality
estimates 2018National estimates of cancer incidence and mortality in 2018, for the major cancer sites in 40 European countries.
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Incidence and mortality
historical dataIncidence and mortality statistics over time by cancer site and demographic variables, in European cancer registration areas.
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Survival estimates
Estimated indicators of survival, by cancer sites and sex, across European countries and regions.
About ECIS
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Rationale for the ECIS
The history and purpose of the European Cancer Information System.
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The population-based cancer registries
The data providers, enabling the computation of cancer burden statistics.
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ECIS contributing initiatives and studies
The studies and projects reporting on European cancer registry data.
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ECIS database description
The contributing cancer registries, including the available periods and statistics.
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Cancer sites definition
The list and description of cancer sites for each study and project in the ECIS.
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Glossary
The specific terminology and/or acronyms used across the ECIS web application.
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ECIS usage manual
How to use the ECIS web application and how to analyse the graphs and tables.
