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Global and Current Research Trends of Single-Cell Sequencing in Cancer: A Bibliometric and Visualization Study
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Cancer trends in Taiwan
Chun-Ju Chiang1, Yong-Chen Chen, Chien-Jen Chen
1Institute of Preventive Medicine, College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan.
Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology
|May 25, 2010
Summary
Taiwan
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Cancer Research
Background:
- Cancer incidence is rising in Taiwan due to an aging population and lifestyle changes.
- A robust cancer registry is crucial for effective cancer prevention and policy.
- Taiwan's National Health Insurance program has improved healthcare access.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze secular changes and age patterns in childhood cancer incidence in Taiwan.
- To provide insights into national cancer data trends.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the Taiwan Cancer Registry, established in 1979.
- Analysis included data mandated by the Cancer Control Act (2003).
- Examined incidence rates for various cancer types, including childhood cancers.
Main Results:
- Most cancer incidences increased post-National Health Insurance initiation.
- Decreases observed in nasopharyngeal, stomach, and cervical cancer rates.
- Leukemia, lymphomas, and central nervous system neoplasms are major childhood cancers.
Conclusions:
- Childhood cancers represent a significant public health concern in Taiwan.
- Understanding cancer incidence trends is vital for public health strategies.
- This study offers the first comprehensive analysis of childhood cancer trends in Taiwan.
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