Unequal burden of mortality from gastric cancer in Brazil and its regions, 2000 –2015

ConclusionGC remains a significant public health problem with high mortality burden and unequal distribution in Brazilian states. The new patterns in poorer regions and the high risk in some specific populations show a clear process of epidemiological transition over time. There is a need to strengthen nationwide epidemiological monitoring, surveillance, prevention, and control for GC in the country.
Source: Gastric Cancer - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research