Fatal, non-fatal burden of cancer in the elderly in China, 2005-2016: a nationwide registry-based study

• Main Authors: Zhen-Rong Ma (Author), Kang-Qian Lin (Author), Hong Guo (Author), Kai-Yue Yang (Author), Miao Cao (Author), Xi Song (Author), Huai-Miao Jia (Author), Yun-Hua Hu (Author), Yi-Zhong Yan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background As populations age, cancer burden becomes increasingly conspicuous. This study quantified the cancer burden of the elderly (≥ 60 years) in China, based on the China Cancer Registry Annual Report to provide epidemiological evidence for cancer prevention and control. Methods Data o...