Evolution of endometrial cancer incidence patterns in Hong Kong: A three-decade analysis with future projections
The findings reveal a steady increase in endometrial cancer incidence among Hong Kong women, primarily driven by demographic aging and shifts in risk factors. The study underscores the need for targeted public health measures and resource allocation for early detection and effective management strategies, emphasizing the importance of addressing modifiable risk factors such as obesity and reproductive health behaviors.
Authors
- Jianqiang Du (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5584-9181)
- Xiaoming Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0908-0986)
- Haifeng Sun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4654-9237)
- Xinyue Ma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7398-2942)
Institutions
- Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital (CN)
- First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University (CN)
- Xi'an Jiaotong University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Heliyon
- Published
- 2024-11-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e40285
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.58
Funders
- Beijing Xisike Clinical Oncology Research Foundation