<abstract xml:lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><bold>Background.</bold> In the absence of dependable data from the Civil Registration System (CRS) many countries have developed their own Sample Registration System (SRS). Under this scheme in India the SRS collects the information on fertility and mortality indicators at state and national levels.</p><p><bold>Conclusions.</bold> In Asia in general and in India in particular cancer registries have played a crucial role in providing the improved cancer mortality data.</p></abstract>

Background. In the absence of dependable data from the Civil Registration System (CRS) many countries have developed their own Sample Registration System (SRS). Under this scheme in India the SRS collects the information on fertility and mortality indicators at state and national levels.Conclusions. In Asia in general and in India in particular cancer registries have played a crucial role in providing the improved cancer mortality data.

Role of the cancer registries in determining cancer mortality in Asia

Mumbai Cancer Registry, Indian Cancer Society, Mumbai, India

Radiology and Oncology

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Background. In the absence of dependable data from the Civil Registration System (CRS) many countries have developed their own Sample Registration System...

Role of the cancer registries in determining cancer mortality in Asia

Published Online: Jan 21, 2008

Page range: 183 - 187

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10019-007-0029-2

Keywords
cancer registry, cancer mortality, sample registration system

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Role of the cancer registries in determining cancer mortality in Asia

Published Online: Jan 21, 2008

Page range: 183 - 187

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10019-007-0029-2

Keywordscancer registry, cancer mortality, sample registration system

This content is open access.

Keywords
cancer registry, cancer mortality, sample registration system