An examination of colorectal cancer burden by socioeconomic status: evidence from GLOBOCAN 2018

ConclusionColorectal cancer causes a  substantial burden worldwide and exhibit a positive association with the socioeconomic status. With the aid of improving screening modalities, preventable nature of the disease (due to dietary and lifestyle risk factors) and improving treatment procedures, the burden of CRC can largely be curtaile d. The high burden of CRC in developing countries, therefore, calls for effective prevention strategies, cost-effective screening, and early-stage detection, cost-effective predictive, and personalized treatment regime.
Source: EPMA Journal - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research