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International Cancer Data for OECD Nations
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About
This dataset provides a focused collection of cancer statistics specifically for countries within the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). It serves as a valuable resource for understanding cancer prevalence, incidence, and mortality trends across these nations. The data is suitable for analysis, visualisation, and exploring patterns related to cancer within an international context.
Columns
- VAR: An acronym representing the variable measured, such as types of malignant neoplasms.
- Variable: A clear description of the specific variable, for example, "Malignant neoplasms" or "Malignant neoplasms of colon".
- UNIT: Indicates the unit of measure for the data, including measures like "Incidence per 100 000 females" or "Number of female cases".
- Measure: Explains the type of measurement used, correlating to the UNIT column.
- COU: The unique country code for each OECD nation included in the dataset, such as 'AUT' for Austria or 'BEL' for Belgium.
- Country: The full name of the OECD country corresponding to the country code.
- YEA: Refers to the year the data was published or collected.
- Year: Represents the specific year of the data point, ranging from 2000 to 2012.
- Value: The numerical data point for the given variable, unit, country, and year. Values range from approximately 3.1 to over 3 million.
- Flag Codes: Contains codes related to data flags, currently showing as missing for all records.
- Flags: Provides information on flagging, also currently showing as missing for all records.
Distribution
The dataset is typically provided in a CSV file format, named 'OECD_HEALTH_STAT_CANCER_STATISTICS.csv'. It has a file size of 305.93 kB and consists of 11 distinct columns. The dataset contains 2976 records, providing a good number of observations for analysis.
Usage
This dataset is ideal for a variety of applications, including:
- Data Analytics: Performing statistical analysis to identify trends and correlations in cancer data across OECD countries.
- Data Visualisation: Creating charts, graphs, and interactive dashboards to present cancer statistics clearly.
- Exploratory Data Analysis: Investigating the dataset to uncover initial insights, detect anomalies, and formulate hypotheses.
- Public Health Research: Studying the burden of cancer and informing health policy development in OECD nations.
Coverage
The dataset's geographic scope covers various OECD Countries. The time range for the data spans from 2000 to 2012. Demographically, the data includes measures specifically for females, such as incidence per 100,000 females and the number of female cases, alongside general malignant neoplasm statistics. It provides a consistent snapshot of cancer statistics over more than a decade within this international group.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Researchers: To conduct studies on cancer epidemiology and public health.
- Data Scientists and Analysts: For developing models, creating visualisations, and extracting insights from health data.
- Government Agencies: To monitor health outcomes, assess the impact of health policies, and allocate resources.
- Healthcare Professionals: To gain a broader understanding of cancer trends beyond local contexts.
- Academics and Students: For educational purposes, coursework, and academic projects related to health statistics.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- OECD Cancer Statistics (2000-2012)
- International Cancer Data for OECD Nations
- OECD Health Statistics: Cancer Trends
- Cancer Incidence and Prevalence in OECD Countries
- Global Cancer Data (OECD Portal)
Attributes
Original Data Source: International Cancer Data for OECD Nations
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