Objective To analyze the morbidity and mortality of malignant tumors among residents in Shapingba District of Chongqing municipality in 2019 to provide scientific evidence for cancer prevention and control in this region. Methods The data of tumor registration reports in the Shapingba district were collected. The morbidity

mortality

and standardization rate were calculated using SPSS 19.0

followed by analyses of the results. Results In 2019

the incidence rate of malignant tumors was 289.24 per 100 000 and the standardized rate was 201.43 per 100 000 in residents of the Shapingba district. Among them

the morbidity was higher in males than in females（P<0.05）. The top five occurring tumors were lung cancer

colorectal cancer

thyroid cancer

liver cancer and breast cancer. The crude mortality rate of malignant tumors was 167.10 per 100 000

the standardized rate was 110.13 per 100 000

and the mortality rate in males was higher than that of females（P<0.05）. The top five tumors causing death were lung cancer

liver cancer

colorectal cancer

gastric cancer and pancreatic cancer. With the increase of age

the morbidity and mortality of tumors are on the rise. Conclusion The morbidity and mortality of malignant tumors in this region are at a moderate level

of which lung cancer remains the most threatening cancer to the health of residents in this region

followed by malignant tumors of the digestive system. It is hence necessary to carry out targeted health education and publicity and early diagnosis and early treatment.