Global Burden of Thyroid Cancer From 1990 to 2017.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Thyroid cancer is the most pervasive endocrine cancer worldwide. Studies examining the association between thyroid cancer and country, sex, age, sociodemographic index (SDI), and other factors are lacking.

Objective

To examine the thyroid cancer burden and variation trends at the global, regional, and national levels using data on sex, age, and SDI.

Design, setting, and participants

In this cross-sectional study, epidemiologic data were gathered using the Global Health Data Exchange query tool, covering persons of all ages with thyroid cancer in 195 countries and 21 regions from January 1, 1990, to December 31, 2017; data analysis was completed on October 1, 2019. All participants met the Global Burden of Disease Study inclusion criteria.

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SUBMITTER: Deng Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7320301 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature