Changing patterns of nasopharyngeal carcinoma incidence in Hong Kong: a 30-year analysis and future projections

Changing patterns of nasopharyngeal carcinoma incidence in Hong Kong: a 30-year analysis and future projections

Abstract Background This study aims to evaluate the relationship between age, period, and birth cohort with the incidence trends of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC) in Hong Kong, make projections through 2030 and parse the drivers of the incidence. Methods Using data from the Hong Kong Cancer Registry...

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Main Authors: Xiaoyan Wang, Haifeng Sun, Linchang Li, Zhenhai Gan, Xiaoming Wu, Jianqiang Du
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-08-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Incidence
Period analysis
Cohort effect
Demographic factors
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-023-11296-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-023-11296-1

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