Epidemiology of lung cancer in China

Thoracic Cancer

Wanqing Chen¹  Rongshou Zheng¹  Hongmei Zeng¹ 

[1] National Cancer Center, Beijing, China

关键词: Epidemiology;    incidence;    lung cancer;    mortality;   

DOI  :  10.1111/1759-7714.12169

来源: Wiley

【 摘 要 】

Abstract

Background

Lung cancer is the most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer death in China. Along with socioeconomic development, environmental problems have intensified and the burden of lung cancer continues to increase.

Methods

In this study, national cancer registry data was used for evaluating incidence, mortality, time trend, and prediction.

Results

In China in 2010, 605 900 patients were diagnosed and 486 600 patients died of lung cancer. Throughout the last three decades, the mortality of lung cancer has dramatically increased, as shown in national death surveys. From 2000 to 2010, age specific incidence of lung cancer increased in most age groups. It is estimated that in 2015, the total number of new cases of lung cancer will reach 733 300.

Conclusions

Lung cancer is a serious disease affecting public health and an effective control strategy is needed in China.

【 授权许可】

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© 2014 The Authors. Thoracic Cancer published by Tianjin Lung Cancer Institute and Wiley Publishing Asia Pty Ltd.

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