The Cancer Burden in Sarawak, Malaysia: Sarawak Cancer Report.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Malaysia, like many developing countries, is undergoing epidemiologic transition where non-communicable diseases, including cancer, are emerging as a prevalent health burden. Sarawak is the largest state in Malaysia, located on the island of Borneo. Compiling region-specific cancer statistics is crucial for future planning and implementation of effective cancer management strategies.

Methods

This study utilized cancer data reported to the Sarawak State Health Department with a cancer notification form. Data was obtained from the State cancer database. Incidence, Age-Standardized Rate, frequency, cumulative rate, and lifetime risk were calculated. The population included Sarawak residents only who were defined as Malaysian citizens as well as permanent res

SUBMITTER: Tan SSN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11915009 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature