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[Cancer statistics in China, 2016]
R S Zheng1, S W Zhang1, K X Sun1
1Office for Cancer Registry, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China.
Zhonghua Zhong Liu Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of Oncology]
|March 21, 2023
Summary
Cancer incidence and mortality are rising in China, with significant regional and gender disparities. Lung, colorectal, stomach, liver, and breast cancers are most common, highlighting the serious need for cancer control efforts.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Context:
- Cancer registries in China provide crucial data for national health statistics.
- Estimating cancer burden requires robust data collection and analysis methodologies.
Purpose:
- To estimate the overall cancer incidence and mortality in China for the year 2016.
- To analyze age-specific, sex-specific, and area-specific (urban/rural) cancer rates.
- To identify the most prevalent cancer types and their contribution to the overall burden.
Summary:
- In 2016, an estimated 4,064,000 new cancer cases and 2,413,500 cancer deaths occurred in China.
- Incidence and mortality rates varied significantly between urban and rural areas, as well as between males and females.
- Lung, colorectal, stomach, liver, and female breast cancers were the most common malignancies, contributing substantially to the total cancer burden.
Impact:
- The findings indicate a continuous increasing trend in cancer burden in China.
- Significant regional and gender differences underscore the need for targeted cancer prevention and control strategies.
- The study highlights the dual burden of cancer, reflecting patterns seen in both developed and developing countries, emphasizing the ongoing challenge for public health.
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