Southeast Asia burden and trend of Gastrointestinal tract cancers from 1990 to 2021 and its prediction to 2050: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

While the disease burden of various types of gastrointestinal (GI) cancers in Southeast Asia is experiencing both increases and declines, the overall burden remains significant, with the total number of cases expected to rise in the coming years. To alleviate the impact of severe GI cancers, public health professionals and policymakers must proactively develop and adapt prevention and control strategies, ensuring they are aligned with the shifting disease trends and the evolving risk factors associated with each type of GI tumor.