BACKGROUND: Stomach cancer (SC) is the second leading cause of cancer death with the rate of 10.4% in the world. The correlation between the incidence and mortality rates of SC and human development index (HDI) has not been globally determined. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the association between the incidence and mortality rates of SC and HDI in various regions. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this global ecological study, we used the data about the incidence and mortality rate of SC and HDI from the global cancer project and the United Nations Development Programme database, respectively. RESULTS: In 2012, SCs were estimated to have affected a total of 951,594 individuals (crude rate: 13.5 per 100,000 individuals) with a male/female ratio of 1.97, and caused 723,073 deaths worldwide (crude rate: 10.2 per 100,000 individuals). There was a positive correlation between the HDI and both incidence (r=0.28, <0.05) and mortality rates of SC (r=0.13, P = 0.1) in the world in 2012. CONCLUSIONS: The high incidence and mortality rates of SC in countries with high and very high HDI is remarkable which should be the top priority of interventions for global health policymakers. In addition, health programs should be provided to reduce the burden of this disease in the regions with high incidence and mortality rates of SC.
BACKGROUND:Stomach cancer (SC) is the second leading cause of cancer death with the rate of 10.4% in the world. The correlation between the incidence and mortality rates of SC and human development index (HDI) has not been globally determined. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the association between the incidence and mortality rates of SC and HDI in various regions. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this global ecological study, we used the data about the incidence and mortality rate of SC and HDI from the global cancer project and the United Nations Development Programme database, respectively. RESULTS: In 2012, SCs were estimated to have affected a total of 951,594 individuals (crude rate: 13.5 per 100,000 individuals) with a male/female ratio of 1.97, and caused 723,073 deaths worldwide (crude rate: 10.2 per 100,000 individuals). There was a positive correlation between the HDI and both incidence (r=0.28, <0.05) and mortality rates of SC (r=0.13, P = 0.1) in the world in 2012. CONCLUSIONS: The high incidence and mortality rates of SC in countries with high and very high HDI is remarkable which should be the top priority of interventions for global health policymakers. In addition, health programs should be provided to reduce the burden of this disease in the regions with high incidence and mortality rates of SC.
Authors: Ogechukwu F Amadi; Ifenyinwa B Okeke; Ikenna K Ndu; Uchenna Ekwochi; Obinna C Nduagubam; Osita U Ezenwosu; Isaac N Asinobi; Chidiebere DI Osuorah Journal: Niger Med J Date: 2019-11-26
Authors: Le Cong Huan; Duong Tien Anh; Pham-The Hai; Lai Duc Anh; Eun Jae Park; A Young Ji; Jong Soon Kang; Do Thi Mai Dung; Dao Thi Kim Oanh; Truong Thanh Tung; Dinh Thi Thanh Hai; Sang-Bae Han; Nguyen-Hai Nam Journal: J Enzyme Inhib Med Chem Date: 2020-12 Impact factor: 5.051