Abstract
We performed a retrospective, cross-sectional study. The study population consisted of physicians and non-physicians who underwent screening health evaluation in a single tertiary hospital (Seoul National University Bundang Hospital) between January and December 2015. The study group consisted of a total of 1,110 asymptomatic subjects aged 30 to 65 years who participated in a screening health evaluation program and were at average risk of cancer. Subjects who underwent abdominal US, thyroid US, Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, colonoscopy, breast mammography, breast US, low-dose chest CT, transvaginal US, brain MRI on the same day for a comprehensive health evaluation in Seoul National University Bundang hospital healthcare center. All subjects filled out a questionnaire regarding family history of cancer, physical activity, alcohol drinking, smoking, and hormone use. We classified subjects into a control (non-physicians) and a physician group (primary care clinic vs. tertiary hospital). There were 3 controls per case, for a total of 840 evaluated.
Highlights
Some controversy has existed concerning the cancer incidence rate among physicians and non-physicians
We investigated cancer incidence rate in physicians comparing in non-physicians, using data from a single tertiary hospital records
The study group consisted of a total of 1,110 asymptomatic subjects aged 30 to 65 years who participated in a screening health evaluation program and were at average risk of cancer
Summary
Some controversy has existed concerning the cancer incidence rate among physicians and non-physicians. We investigated the cancer incidence rate among physicians compared to that in non-physicians. Cancer is a leading cause of death in Korea [1] and has been a major Korean public health concern since 1983. Physicians comprise a diverse group of healthcare personnel working under multiple occupational and environmental hazards and various teratogenic or carcinogenic factors contributing to impaired physical and mental health. These factors include physical, chemical, biological, and psychological hazards (chronic fatigue, depression, and burnout) and alcohol/tobacco exposure [4,5]. We investigated cancer incidence rate in physicians comparing in non-physicians, using data from a single tertiary hospital records
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