Racial and ethnic disparities in mortality from gastric and esophageal adenocarcinoma

ConclusionsThis is the largest study of incidence ‐based mortality in CGC and NCGC and demonstrates racial/ethnic differences in mortality between these subtypes. Mortality rates for NCGC are highest in minority groups, and have been stable in recent years despite declining incidence. Mortality rates for CGC are marginally higher in middle‐aged non‐Hispanic whites with advanced disease, though have remained stable. In contrast, mortality in EAC has been rising for non‐Hispanic whites, in parallel to incidence. Further studies are needed to refine prevention strategies for high‐risk individuals dying from these specific cancer subtyp es.
Source: Cancer Medicine - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH Source Type: research