About this Research Topic
Due to the geographical and ethnical disparities in living habits and healthcare level, the cancer spectrum differs between different regions and ethnical groups in China. According to the estimation from IARC, the incidence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma and liver cancer is the world’s highest in specific regions of China. The incidence of some cancer types in Chinese urban areas, such as colorectal, prostate, kidney and bladder cancers, is similar to that in developed countries or regions where the incidence of cancer is highly associated with obesity and westernised lifestyles. Nevertheless, the incidence of some common cancer types in rural areas, including oesophageal, stomach, liver and cervical cancers, shares similarity with less developed countries or regions in the world where cancers are associated with chronic infectious agents due to poverty. In addition, the mortality rate is higher in rural areas, which suggests a poorer cancer prognosis due to late diagnosis and/or unsatisfying clinical treatment. The distinct cancer patterns of different regions and/or ethnic groups indicate a need for precise cancer prevention and control plans tailored for different geographical regions and/or ethnic groups.
The overarching goal of the proposed Frontiers in Oncology Research Topic is to present current perspectives on cancer epidemiology in Chinese characteristics and provide current knowledge of cancer burden as well as cancer mortality to academic investigators, clinicians and stakeholders from the translational, clinical and public health communities. It is expected that this issue will expand existing knowledge of cancer epidemiology in Chinese characteristics and provide perspectives that can inform the development of integrated and innovative approaches to advance precise cancer prevention in China and reduce cancer burden among diverse populations at the local, regional and national levels.
Target Populations and Topics: urban, rural, ethnic groups in China are the target populations for this issue. Manuscripts will be solicited in the following areas: cancer incidence, genetic and environmental issues, cancer screening, treatment and diagnosis, clinical trials, policy, ethics, health literacy, health systems, survivorship, epidemiology, public health of cancer, community engagement, community interventions, public health and cancer.
Submissions: Original research as well as reviews that present new perspectives or meaningfully expand existing perspectives are encouraged.
Keywords: cancer burden in China, cancer mortality in China, public health
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