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Chinese Cancer Research in 2009-18 and the Disease Burden
1Institute of Medical Information, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
Cancer Management and Research
|July 3, 2020
Summary
China
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Public Health
- Health Economics
Background:
- Cancer research output in China has seen significant growth.
- Understanding the relationship between research, disease burden, and economic factors is crucial for strategic resource allocation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the correlation between cancer research output in China and its disease burden and wealth.
- To compare China's cancer research output with other Asian countries.
- To analyze the distribution of cancer research by anatomical site and research type.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of Chinese cancer research publications from 2009-2018 using Web of Science.
- Comparison of publication volume relative to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) with 14 Asian countries.
- Analysis of research distribution by anatomical site and research type against disease burden and European research.
Main Results:
- Chinese cancer research publications rapidly increased, surpassing the USA in 2018.
- Research output correlated with national and provincial wealth, with notable contributions from Beijing and Shanghai.
- Research focus aligned with disease burden (e.g., liver, stomach cancer) but underrepresented screening, palliative care, and quality of life.
Conclusions:
- Chinese cancer research aligns with disease burden and economic indicators but shows an overemphasis on basic research.
- There is a need to balance basic research with translational and clinical research, particularly in prevention and end-of-life care.
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