2021
DOI: 10.1002/cncr.33444
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Learning from East to West and vice versa: Clinical epidemiology of colorectal cancer in China

Abstract: Cancer continues to be a significant health problem in China, and there is increasing attention to studies on cancer in China in the English‐language peer‐reviewed literature. The article discussed in this editorial reveals several interesting time trends in China for colorectal cancer epidemiology.

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“…The incidences of CRC and adenoma vary according to age, sex, and region. [9][10][11] To improve the time-and costeffectiveness of colonoscopy and reduce complications, it is worth discussing the age at which screening using colonoscopy is initiated in different regions and sexes.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The incidences of CRC and adenoma vary according to age, sex, and region. [9][10][11] To improve the time-and costeffectiveness of colonoscopy and reduce complications, it is worth discussing the age at which screening using colonoscopy is initiated in different regions and sexes.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most common cause of cancer death worldwide 1 . In China, the incidence of colorectal cancer has been increasing, which is common in western nations 2 , 3 . Numerous studies have shown that CRC morbidity and mortality are closely related to the following factors: genetic variants 4 , race 5 , family 6 , age 7 , 8 , high fat intake 9 , 10 , red meat consumption, obesity 11 , alcohol consumption, smoking 12 , 13 and physical inactivity 14 , 15 .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The annual incidence and mortality rates of CRC have recently decreased in Western countries with improvements in early cancer prevention and treatment ( Siegel et al, 2018 ). However, in China, the incidence of CRC has been increasing annually owing to its aging population, industrialisation, and westernised diet ( Li and Gu, 2005 ; Winkels et al, 2021 ). Cancer Analysis (2015) released in 2016 ( Miller et al, 2016 ) showed that the incidence of gastrointestinal malignant tumours in China was 1,055.4 per 100,000, with a mortality rate of 689.0 per 100,000 individuals.…”
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confidence: 99%