Geographic survey of cancer in China.
Cancer incidence in China shows characteristics related to geographic distribution, ecological factors, dietary and nondietary habits, lifestyles and living conditions, and occupational factors. The random interaction of these factors resulted in a markedly uneven distribution of each of the major types of cancer throughout China. This article reviews the main types of cancer found in China in relation to their relevant epidemiological factors.
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Cancer Institute, China Medical University, Heping District, Shenyang.
D002681:China / Q000453:epidemiology; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology*; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology*; D008297:Male; D013274:Stomach Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology*