Cancer Statistics in Korea: Incidence, Mortality, Survival, and Prevalence in 2016

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Authors

The Community of Population-Based Regional Cancer Registries

Abstract

The cancer prevalence in Korea has increased very fast as survival has improved remarkably. The high prevalence of cancer emphasizes the need for comprehensive cancer control efforts in Korea.

Topics & Keywords

Global Cancer Incidence and Screening Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Cancer Research and Treatment

Volume 51, Issue 2, pp. 417-430

DOI: 10.4143/crt.2019.138

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