The researchers presented the study at the European Association of Urology conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, March 16 to March 20.
They retrospectively examined the records from the England and Wales Hospital Episode Statistics database. They pulled records from 2001 to 2011. They then linked the records with cause of death statistics from the Office of National Statistics.
Researchers found in the general population the suicide rate is 10 per 100,000 people. The all-cancer suicide rate was 30 per 100,000 people. However, among urological cancers the rates are
• 36 per 100,000 people for kidney cancer
• 48 per 100,000 for bladder cancer
• 52 per 100,000 people for prostate cancer
Thus, urological cancer patients are five times more likely to commit suicide than those who do not suffer from cancer.
Additionally, researchers found the median time to commit suicide is 175 days from diagnosis for kidney cancer; 846 days for prostate cancer; and 1,037 days for bladder cancer.
More articles on population health:
Missing CDC employee’s family ups reward to $15k
Drug deaths up 20% in women aged 15 to 44: 6 findings
Oral contraceptives up ischemic stroke risk in certain women
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.