Epidemiology of stomach cancer
Milena Ilić, Irena Ilić
Abstract
infection, dietary factors, tobacco, obesity, and radiation. To date, the most important way of preventing stomach cancer is reduced exposure to risk factors, as well as screening and early detection. Further research on risk factors can help identify various opportunities for more effective prevention. Screening programs for stomach cancer have been implemented in a few countries, either as a national or opportunistic screening of high-risk individuals only. Generally, due to its high aggressiveness and heterogeneity, stomach cancer still remains a severe global health problem.
Topics & Concepts
Stomach cancerCancerMedicineStomachHelicobacter pyloriEpidemiologyCauses of cancerMortality rateInternal medicineEnvironmental healthHelicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studiesGastric Cancer Management and OutcomesColorectal Cancer Screening and Detection