Global burden, trends, and inequalities of gastric cancer attributable to high-sodium diets: a 30-year analysis and projections based on the global burden of disease 2021 study

Despite global progress in reducing age-standardized rates, substantial absolute and relative disparities in gastric cancer burden attributable to high-sodium diets persist, especially in transitioning economies. Targeted policies combining sodium reduction, education, regulation, and improved healthcare access are vital to accelerate progress and achieve more equitable health gains worldwide.