Global burden and cross-country inequalities in head and neck cancer from 1992 to 2021: results from the global burden of disease study

The persistent and widening inequalities in HNC, particularly those affecting females and low SDI regions, call for equitable global governance. particularly affecting females and low-SDI regions, necessitate equitable global governance. Addressing this issue necessitates the establishment of robust data systems, the implementation of gender- and region-specific interventions, the bridging of technological and resource gaps, and enhanced cross-sectoral collaboration. This integrated approach is essential for disrupting the low-SDI/high-burden cycle and promoting health equity as a fundamental right.