Theme |
Clinical Diagnosis and Management of Gastric Cancer 2019 -- Current Status and Issues |
Title |
Recent Epidemiological Trends in Gastric Cancer |
Author |
Manami Inoue |
Division of Prevention Center for Public Health Sciences National Cancer Center |
[ Summary ] |
Gastric cancer rates in Japan have constantly declined over time in all age groups. High Helicobacter pylor (H. pylori) infection rates among the older generation and its dramatic decline in the younger generation will have generational effects on gastric cancer trends and its prevention strategies, both primary and secondary. The risk‒stratified approach to gastric cancer prevention should be considered in Japan. |