Prevalence of Hormone-Related Cancers (HRCs) at Two-Time Points in Rural Saskatchewan: The Saskatchewan Rural Health Study (SRHS).

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to determine the prevalence of hormone-related cancers (HRCs) among Saskatchewan rural dwellers and explore associated risk factors.

METHODS

Data were analyzed from the Saskatchewan Rural Health Study (SRHS), which was a prospective cohort (2010 to 2014). Completed questionnaires were obtained from 4624 (2797) households, with information about 8261 (4867) individuals more than or equal to 18 years at baseline (follow-up). The crude prevalence of HRCs was calculated using appropriate formulae. Adjusted prevalence was calculated using logistic regression based on the generalized estimating equation (GEE).

RESULTS

Crude prevalence of HRCs was 3.0% at the baseline. Variables significantly associated with HRCs were: exposure to radiation comprising ultraviolet radiation from sunlight as well as ionizing radiation (odds ratio [OR] 3.39; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.23, 4.84), previous history of cancer in sibling (OR = 1.51, 95% CI: 1.11, 2.07) and in father (OR = 1.37; 95% CI = 1.01, 1.86).

CONCLUSIONS

The study informs the Saskatchewan Health Region for health care resource allocation.