J Korean Med Assoc.  2019 Aug;62(8):407-415. 10.5124/jkma.2019.62.8.407.

Colorectal cancer epidemiology in Korea

• Shin A
• Jang D
• Choe S
• Won YJ
• Jung KW
• Park JW
• Jeong SY

• KMID: 2455377
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5124/jkma.2019.62.8.407

Abstract

Although colorectal cancer emerged as a major public health concern, its incidence as well as mortality are decreasing during recent years in Korea. Most important contributor for these reduction in disease burden is colorectal cancer screening. Besides screening, primary prevention through risk factor modification could reduce 10% to 54% of colorectal cancer incidence. These factors include limiting alcohol, processed and red meat consumption, and cigarette smoking, maintaining optimal weight, and engaging physical activities.

Keyword

Colorectal neoplasms; Epidemiology; Prevention

MeSH Terms

Colorectal Neoplasms*
Epidemiology*
Incidence
Korea*
Mass Screening
Mortality
Motor Activity
Primary Prevention
Public Health
Red Meat
Risk Factors
Smoking

Figure

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  Figure 1 Age-standardized incidence rates of colorectal cancer, 1999–2016. APC was estimated using Joinpoint Trend Analysis Software (https://surveillance.cancer.gov/joinpoint; National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD, USA). APC, annual percent change. a)APC is significantly different from zero at the alpha=0.05 level.

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  Figure 2 Age-specific incidence rates of colorectal cancer, 1999–2016. (A) Male and (B) female. APC was estimated using Joinpoint Trend Analysis Software (https://surveillance.cancer.gov/joinpoint; National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD, USA). APC, annual percent change. a)APC is significantly different from zero at the alpha=0.05 level.

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  Figure 3 Age-standardized mortality rates of colorectal cancer, 1997–2017. APC was estimated using Joinpoint Trend Analysis Software (https://surveillance.cancer.gov/joinpoint; National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD, USA). APC, annual percent change. a)APC is significantly different from zero at the alpha=0.05 level.

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  Figure 4 Age-specific mortality rates of colorectal cancer, 1997–2017. (A) Male and (B) female. APC was estimated using Joinpoint Trend Analysis Software (https://surveillance.cancer.gov/joinpoint; National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD, USA). APC, annual percent change. a)APC is significantly different from zero at the alpha=0.05 level.

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