Characteristics of the newly diagnosed patients with rectal cancer in Sweden 1973–1992, by hospital catchment area category
| Regional/university | County | Large local | Small local | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of cases | 6733 | 10212 | 6378 | 7488 | 30811 |
| Percentage of total | 21.9 | 33.1 | 20.7 | 24.3 | 100.0 |
| Mean age at diagnosis (y) | 69.5 | 70.0 | 69.9 | 69.9 | 69.9 |
| Median age at diagnosis (y) | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 |
| Age ⩾70 at diagnosis (%) | 54.8 | 56.8 | 55.8 | 55.3 | 55.8 |