Klin Onkol 2007; 20(Suppl 1 20): 190-196.
Paper is focused on cancer risk assessment and its methodical and information background in the Czech Republic. The study proved that there are sufficient data sources, both environmental and epidemiologic. Representative epidemiologic cancer data are available in web portal of National Cancer Registry (NCR): www.svod.cz. Even pilot study with arsene, cadmium, benzene and benzo(a)pyrene
indicated remarkable differences not only among model pollutants but also among regions of the country. Database of NCR with more than 1,3 million cancer cases reported since 1977 forms an indispensable base for definition of reference standards in risk assessment studies. And on the other hand, environmental projects can enrich NCR with implementation of geographic information systems.
Paper is a pilot methodical introduction to more representative evaluation of health status of Czech population as related to cancer risks.
