Global burden and future trends of gastric cancer in women of reproductive age: estimates from the GBD 2021 Study, 1990-2050.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gastric cancer (GC) is the fifth most common malignancy and the third leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Although incidence is higher in men, GC remains a significant health issue for women of reproductive age (15-49 years) due to biological, hormonal, and socioeconomic factors. However, this population has been underrepresented in cancer surveillance. This study assessed global, regional, and national GC burden among women from 1990 to 2021 and projected future trends to 2050 using Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 data.

Methods

We analyzed GBD 2021 data from 204 countries and territories for females aged 15-49. Indicators included incidence, mortality, disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), and age-standardized rates (ASRs). Temporal trends

SUBMITTER: Jiang N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12661426 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature