Epidemiologic differences in esophageal cancer between Asian and Western populations / 癌症
Chinese Journal of Cancer
; (12): 281-286, 2012.
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ABSTRACT
Esophageal cancer is a common cancer worldwide and has a poor prognosis. The incidence of esophageal squamous cell cancer has been decreasing, whereas the incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma has been increasing rapidly, particularly in Western men. Squamous cell cancer continues to be the major type of esophageal cancer in Asia, and the main risk factors include tobacco smoking, alcohol consumption, hot beverage drinking, and poor nutrition. In contrast, esophageal adenocarcinoma predominately affects the whites, and the risk factors include smoking, obesity, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. In addition, Asians and Caucasians may have different susceptibilities to esophageal cancer due to different heritage backgrounds. However, comparison studies between these two populations are limited and need to be addressed in the near future. Ethnic differences should be taken into account in preventive and clinical practices.
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主要主题:
Asia
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United States
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Alcohol Drinking
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Esophageal Neoplasms
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
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Adenocarcinoma
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Smoking
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Gastroesophageal Reflux
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Epidemiology
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Incidence
研究类型:
Etiology_studies
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Incidence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
限制:
Humans
国家/地区名称主题:
America do norte
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Asia
语言:
En
期刊:
Chinese Journal of Cancer
年:
2012
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Article