Updated Trends in Cancer in Japan: Incidence in 1985–2015 and Mortality in 1958–2018—A Sign of Decrease in Cancer Incidence

Background: Unlike many North American and European countries, Japan has observed a continuous increase in cancer incidence over the last few decades. We examined the most recent trends in population-based cancer incidence and mortality in Japan. Methods: National cancer mortality data between 1958...

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Main Authors: Kota Katanoda, Megumi Hori, Eiko Saito, Akiko Shibata, Yuri Ito, Tetsuji Minami, Sayaka Ikeda, Tatsuya Suzuki, Tomohiro Matsuda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Epidemiological Association 2021-07-01
Series:Journal of Epidemiology
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jea/31/7/31_JE20200416/_pdf