Breast cancer incidence and mortality in women in China: temporal trends and projections to 2030

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Authors

Shaoyuan Lei · Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College

Rongshou Zheng · Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College

Siwei Zhang · Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College

Ru Chen · Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College

Shaoming Wang · Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College

Kexin Sun · Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College

Abstract

The incidence and mortality of breast cancer continue to increase in China. There are no signs that this trend will stop by 2030, particularly in rural areas. Effective breast cancer prevention strategies are therefore urgently needed in China.

Topics & Keywords

Global Cancer Incidence and Screening Cancer Risks and Factors Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Cancer Biology and Medicine

Volume 18, Issue 3, pp. 900-909

DOI: 10.20892/j.issn.2095-3941.2020.0523

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