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The changing epidemiology of primary liver cancer in the 21(st) century.
Journal of hepatology · · Review · Open access
Khan, Vithayathil + more
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Primary liver cancer incidence and mortality increased by over 55% globally from 2000 to 2023, reversing earlier declines around 2020.
- Why it matters: Understanding the evolving epidemiology of liver cancer is crucial for guiding effective public health strategies and reducing future disease burden.
- What they did: Analysis of the GBD 2023 database examined trends in incidence and mortality rates, highlighting shifts in etiologies such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and metabolic liver diseases across regions.
- The result: The findings reveal a global resurgence of hepatitis B- and C-related liver cancer since 2020 and rapid growth in metabolic dysfunction-associated liver disease, emphasizing the need for sustained interventions.
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