Epidemiology of cancer in China and the current status of prevention and control
10.3969/j.issn.1000-8179.2019.03.246
- VernacularTitle:中国恶性肿瘤流行情况及防控现状
- Author:
Maomao CAO
1
;
Wanqing CHEN
Author Information
1. 国家癌症中心/国家肿瘤临床医学研究中心/中国医学科学院北京协和医学院肿瘤医院(北京市100021
- Keywords:
cancer;
epidemiology;
prevention;
control;
China
- From:
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology
2019;46(3):145-149
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Cancer is one of the main diseases that greatly endanger human health. The incidence and mortality rates of cancer in China account to 23.7% and 30%, respectively, across the globe. This figure will further rise because of aging, intensification of industrialization and urbanization, lifestyle modifications, etc. Thus, the burden of cancer cannot be ignored. Cancer is caused by hereditary and environmental factors. Besides aging, other factors, such as infections and unhealthy lifestyles are also related to cancer development. Currently, the status of cancer prevention and control is facing a tremendous challenge. There are still some burning issues to be addressed in regards to im-plementing prophylactic measures systematically to reduce the incidence and mortality rates of cancer effectively.
