Original paper
Global patterns and trends in colorectal cancer incidence in young adults
Abstract
Objective Early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC) is increasing in the USA despite rapid declines in older ages. Similar patterns are reported in Australia and Canada, but a comprehensive global analysis of contemporary data is lacking. Design We extracted long-term data from Cancer Incidence in Five Continents and supplemental sources to report on worldwide CRC incidence rates and trends by age (20–49 years and ≥50 years) through diagnosis year...
Paper Details
Title
Global patterns and trends in colorectal cancer incidence in young adults
Published Date
Sep 5, 2019
Journal
Volume
68
Issue
12
Pages
2179 - 2185