Burden of Disease Due to Cancer — China, 2000–2019
Xueqi Fan, Bin Zhang, Yuan He, Xiaolong Zhou, Yingying Zhang, Li Ma, Xudong Li, Jing Wu
Abstract
What is already known about this topic?: Cancer is a major global public health problem and the leading cause of death in China. China has a large population, and therefore has a significant proportion of the global burden of cancer. What is added by this report?: The age-standardized incidence of cancer has increased in China, while the cancer mortality rate has decreased. Compared with younger age groups, individuals over 70 have a greater burden of cancer. Digestive tract cancer and breast cancer should be targeted for prevention, treatment, and control. What are the implications for public health practices?: To effectively reduce the burden of cancer, early screening of key populations and age groups should be strengthened, and targeted and precise prevention and control strategies should be adopted.