Term: Cancer Incidence Rate

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Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

The rate at which new cases of cancer are being reported. The results are derived from information provided by the Manitoba Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation in 1996.

Related concepts 

• Overview of the Manitoba Cancer Registry and Treatment Data

Related terms 

• Cancer Incidence by Site (Top 10 Cancers)
• Cancer Rates
• CancerCare Manitoba

References 

• Frohlich N, Fransoo R, Roos NP. Indicators of Health Status and Health Service Use for the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2001. [Report] [Summary] (View)
• Menec V, MacWilliam L, Soodeen R, Mitchell L. The Health and Health Care Use of Manitoba's Seniors: Have They Changed Over Time? Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2002. [Report] [Summary] [Additional Materials] (View)