Gastric Cancer Epidemiology in Korea.
10.5230/jgc.2011.11.3.135
- Author:
Aesun SHIN
1
;
Jeongseon KIM
;
Sohee PARK
Author Information
1. Cancer Epidemiology Branch, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea. shina@ncc.re.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Stomach neoplasms;
Epidemiology;
Incidence;
Mortality;
Risk factors
- MeSH:
Fruit;
Helicobacter pylori;
Incidence;
Korea;
Mass Screening;
Meat;
Risk Factors;
Smoking;
Soy Foods;
Stomach Neoplasms;
Vegetables
- From:Journal of Gastric Cancer
2011;11(3):135-140
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Gastric cancer has been the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Korea although the age-standardized mortality and incidence has decreased gradually during last two decades. Helicobacter pylori infection and cigarette smoking are well-established risk factors, and the role of dietary factors, such as salted foods, fresh vegetables and fruits, soy foods, and processed or grilled meats on gastric carcinogenesis has been suggested. In this review, we review national and international gastric cancer statistics, studies on environmental risk factors conducted in the Korean population, and gastric cancer screening activities.
