Disease burden and projection of total and early-onset colorectal cancer in Gulf cooperation council countries from 1990 to 2019

CONCLUSION: This study sheds light on the alarming rise in CRC and EO-CRC across Gulf countries from 1990 to 2019, emphasizing Saudi Arabia's significant burden. It projects a concerning increase in CRC incidence and mortality by 2030, primarily in Saudi Arabia, and highlights the need for immediate public health interventions.PMID:38513469 | DOI:10.1016/j.neo.2024.100988

Source: Neoplasia - March 21, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Majed Ramadan Hanin Ghamdi Doaa Aboalola Noha Alorainan Ragad Alsalmi Ahmed Afash Albaraa Hariri Atheer Alboloshi Alaa Samkari Rawiah Alsiary Source Type: research