恶性肿瘤是严重危害人类生命健康导致人群早死的主要疾病之一,是桐乡市居民主要死因,是位居呼吸系统疾病和脑血管疾病之下的第3位死因。恶性肿瘤所致的疾病负担是全球平均水平的1.8倍,全国平均水平的1.5倍[1],了解各类恶性肿瘤死亡对人群寿命的影响对于疾病控制工作有积极的意义。我们对2008—2012年桐乡市居民死亡资料进行分析,从不同角度描述恶性肿瘤对人群减寿的危害程度,为制定有效的防治措施提供科学的依据。 Malignancy is one of the major diseases causing serious premature death of human life and health. It is the leading cause of death among residents in Tongxiang City. It is the third leading cause of death under respiratory and cerebrovascular diseases. The burden of disease caused by malignant tumors is 1.8 times the global average and 1.5 times the national average [1]. Understanding the impact of various types of cancer deaths on the life span of people has positive implications for disease control. We analyze the death data of residents in Tongxiang City from 2008 to 2012, and describe the harm degree of malignant tumor to people’s longevity from different angles, so as to provide a scientific basis for making effective prevention and control measures.