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ArticleAnnals of surgical oncology2026

Global, Regional, and National Sex Disparities in the Burden of Malignant Neoplasms of Bone and Articular Cartilage: a Systematic Analysis and Projections to 2050.

Hao Wang, Mingjing Guan, Luling Li, Zhijie Zhao, Jie Wu, Daohong Liu, Mingxue Chen

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Hao Wang *Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Mingjing Guan *Department of Nephrology, Kidney Research Institute, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Luling LiNaxi Boyuan Hospital, Sichuan, Luzhou, China.
Zhijie ZhaoHandan Central Hospital, Hebei, Handan, China.
Jie WuDepartment of Orthopedics, Eighth Medical Center, General Hospital of Chinese PLA, Beijing, China. 807346696@qq.com.
Daohong LiuDepartment of Orthopedics, Eighth Medical Center, General Hospital of Chinese PLA, Beijing, China. domb@vip.sina.com.
Mingxue ChenDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China. chenmingxueplagh@hotmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9689-7286

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Beijing Hospitals Authority Youth Programme QML20230404Beijing Jishuitan Research Funding JSTYC202305National Key Research and Development Program of China 2021YFB3802105-3National Natural Science Foundation of China 82202784
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Abstract

backgroundPrimary malignant neoplasms of bone and articular cartilage disproportionately affect younger populations, causing premature mortality and long-term disability. Despite recognized sex-based disparities, global analyses of sociodemographic influences and future projections remain limited.

methodsUsing the Global Burden of Disease 2021 data from global, regional, and national levels across 204 countries or territories, we analyzed sex-, age-, and region-stratified incidence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). In addition, we evaluated temporal trends (1990-2021), socioeconomic disparities, and projected burden to 2050.

resultsBetween 1990 and 2021, global age-standardized incidence rate increased 14.28%; males experienced an 18.3% increase compared with 7.68% in females. Age-standardized mortality rate stabilized globally but diverged by sex (males: +2.09%; females: -3.91%). Age-standardized DALYs rate increased marginally overall (0.1%), driven by rising male (+3.95%) and declining female (-5.95%) burdens. Lower socioeconomic regions (e.g., eastern sub-Saharan Africa, southeast Asia) faced disproportionately high burdens, contrasting with high-income regions. By 2050, the ASIR for male is projected to increase 20.44%, whereas female may decline (-12.99%), with low Sociodemographic Index countries bearing escalating burdens.

conclusionsPersistent gender disparities highlight higher incidence, mortality, and DALYs among males, consistent across regions and most age groups. The shifting burden toward lower-resource settings underscores systemic inequities in healthcare access.

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Bone NeoplasmsCartilage, ArticularGlobal Burden of DiseaseHealthcare DisparitiesHealth Status DisparitiesAdultAgedDisability-Adjusted Life YearsFemaleGlobal HealthHumansIncidenceMaleMiddle AgedPrognosisSex FactorsGender disparitiesGlobal burden of diseaseHealth inequalitiesMalignant neoplasms of bone and articular cartilageSocio-demographic index

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