Burden of laryngeal cancer in China caused by smoking from 1990 to 2021 and predictions for 2035: An age-period-cohort analysis of global burden of disease study 2021

Over the past three decades, the burden of LC attributable to smoking in China has shown an increasing trend, with sex and age disparities. This burden is expected to continue rising over the next fourteen years. Therefore, it is imperative to strengthen smoking prevention and cessation efforts, particularly targeting high-risk groups. Additionally, continued emphasis on education and awareness regarding LC is necessary to facilitate early detection and intervention, thereby effectively reducing the disease burden attributable to smoking.