Trends in Cancer Incidence Among Young Adults in Northern Ireland

This report presents an analysis of cancer incidence trends among young adults aged 15 to 24 in Northern Ireland, focusing on data from April to December across the years 2018-2019, 2020, and 2021. The findings indicate a significant decrease in the number of diagnosed cases, with a reduction of 25.5% from an average of 51 cases per year in 2018-2019 to 38 cases in 2021. The report details the distribution of cases by gender, noting an 8.7% decrease in males and a 39.3% decrease in females, although the changes were not statistically significant. Additionally, it examines variations in incidence based on Health and Social Care Trusts and socio-economic deprivation, highlighting a notable decline in cases among the most deprived quintile. The report provides tables and figures illustrating these trends, emphasizing the importance of understanding demographic factors in cancer incidence.