Abstract

Overview

The study focuses on investigating the incidence trends of adult malignant gliomas in Finland by examining data spanning from 1990 to 2016, assessing changes over time by morphology and tumor location.

Methodology

• Data sourced from the nationwide, population-based Finnish Cancer Registry (FCR).
• Assessed 8320 malignant glioma patients differentiated by ages and histological subtype.

Findings

The primary findings of the study include:

• Overall stable incidence of malignant gliomas during 1990-2016, despite population aging.
• Specific increases in ages 80+ and in glioblastoma rates, particularly noted during earlier study periods.
• Varied trends based on glioma types and tumor locations, with certain types increasing and others decreasing.

Conclusion

The research discerns a stable trend in the overall incidence of malignant gliomas in Finland but reveals age-specific and type-specific variances. This information could have significant implications for health policy and targeted interventions.

Note: The study underscores the critical need for continual monitoring of glioma trends to safeguard public health and well-being against potential electromagnetic field (EMF) influences.