Global burden of colorectal cancer in 2020 and 2040: incidence and mortality estimates from GLOBOCAN

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OBJECTIVE: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide. CONCLUSIONS: CRC is a highly frequent cancer worldwide, and largely preventable through changes in modifiable risk factors, alongside the detection and removal of precancerous lesions.

🔑 Key Findings

• The geographical and temporal burden of this cancer provides insights into risk factor prevalence and progress in cancer control strategies.
• We examine the current and future burden of CRC in 185 countries in 2020 and 2040.
• METHODS: Data on CRC cases and deaths were extracted from the GLOBOCAN database for the year 2020.

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