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Global incidence of oesophageal cancer by histological subtype in 2012

Gut · 2014 · Vol. 64(3) · pp. 381–387
Melina ArnoldIsabelle SoerjomataramJacques FerlayDavid Forman

Abstract

These first global estimates of oesophageal cancer incidence by histology suggested a high concentration of AC in high-income countries with men being at much greater risk. This quantification of incidence will aid health policy makers to plan appropriate cancer control measures in the future.

Esophageal Cancer Research and TreatmentEsophageal and GI PathologyGastric Cancer Management and OutcomesIncidence (geometry)EpidemiologyCancerMedicineAdenocarcinomaInternal medicineDemography

MeSH terms

AdenocarcinomaAge FactorsAgedCarcinoma, Squamous CellEsophageal NeoplasmsFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRisk FactorsSex FactorsGlobal HealthIncidence

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  • World Cancer Research Fund
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