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ArticleBMC cancer2025

Trends in the disease burden of early-onset cancers in China from 1990 to 2021: a systematic analysis of the 2021 Global Burden of Disease study.

Jicun Zhu, Tiandong Li, Jiajun Chen, Wenhua Xue, Shuhong Liang, Chen Xie, Xiting Han, Weiwei Hao, Yixin He, Gaoxing Qiao and 3 more

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Jicun ZhuNational Engineering Laboratory for Internet Medical Systems and Applications, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450052, P. R. China. jicunzhu1101@163.com.
Tiandong LiCollege of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, P. R. China.
Jiajun ChenDepartment of Medical Services, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450052, P. R. China.
Wenhua XueDepartment of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450052, P. R. China.
Shuhong LiangDepartment of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450052, P. R. China.
Chen XieCivil Affairs Office of People's Livelihood, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450052, P. R. China.
Xiting HanDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, P. R. China.
Weiwei HaoDepartment of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, P. R. China.
Yixin HeDepartment of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450052, P. R. China.
Gaoxing QiaoDepartment of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450052, P. R. China.
Xiaoran DuanNational Engineering Laboratory for Internet Medical Systems and Applications, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450052, P. R. China.
Lifeng LiNational Engineering Laboratory for Internet Medical Systems and Applications, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450052, P. R. China.
Jie ZhaoNational Engineering Laboratory for Internet Medical Systems and Applications, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450052, P. R. China. zhaojie@zzu.edu.cn.

Funding

Medical Science and Technology Research Project of Henan Province LHGJ20240257
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIn recent years, the incidence of early-onset cancers among individuals under 50 years of age has been on the rise. We aimed to analyze the disease burden and temporal trends of early-onset cancers in China, providing a basis for policymakers to develop appropriate strategies.

methodsWe utilized data from the 2021 Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study to describe the changes in early-onset cancers in China from 1990 to 2021, including incidence, mortality and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). The age-standardized average annual percentage change (AAPC) was estimated using the Joinpoint regression program.

resultsFrom 1990 to 2021, the incidence rate of all early-onset cancers in China increased by 150.72 per 100,000, while the mortality and DALY rates decreased by 4.30 per 100,000 and 279.34 per 100,000, respectively. In 2021, early-onset breast cancer had the highest incidence rate (17.14 per 100,000), and trachea/bronchus/lung cancer had the highest mortality rate (6.15 per 100,000) and DALY rate (292.48 per 100,000). The standardized DALY rate of all early-onset cancers decreased (AAPC = -1.49%, 95% CI: -1.51% to -1.46%), while multiple myeloma, neuroblastoma and other peripheral nervous cell tumors, malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage, kidney cancer, and mesothelioma showed significant increases with AAPC of 4.14% (4.01-4.28%), 3.83% (3.77-3.88%), 1.20% (1.16-1.25%), 0.65% (0.58-0.73%), and 0.33% (0.29-0.37%), respectively. Tobacco consumption (23.01%) was the primary contributor to the disease burden of early-onset cancers in males, whereas unsafe sexual behavior (10.53%) was the primary contributor in females.

conclusionThe mortality and DALY rate of early-onset cancers in China decreased, while the incidence rate increased. Trachea/bronchus/lung cancer is one of the most severe early-onset cancers, and effective measures need to be taken against the main risk factors.

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Global Burden of DiseaseNeoplasmsAdolescentAdultAge of OnsetChildChild, PreschoolChinaCost of IllnessDisability-Adjusted Life YearsFemaleHumansIncidenceMaleMiddle AgedYoung AdultBurden of diseaseCancerChinaEarly-onsetTrend

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