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ReviewThe Lancet regional health. Western Pacific2025

Bangkok declarations on cancer control in Asia.

Junjie Huang, Claire Chenwen Zhong, Abubakar Sunusi Ishak, Bukola Titilope Lawal, Chidinma Nelson Orji, Edmar S Elcarte, Onyeka Emmanuel Obukishie, Paolo Miguel Manalang Vicerra, Romruedee Phisalaphong, Soe Thiha Maung and 8 more

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Review in The Lancet regional health. Western Pacific, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

18 authors.

Junjie HuangJC School of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Claire Chenwen ZhongJC School of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Abubakar Sunusi IshakSchool of Global Health, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.
Bukola Titilope LawalMedical Science Program, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.
Chidinma Nelson OrjiMedical Science Program, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.
Edmar S ElcarteCollege of Nursing, De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute, Philippines.
Onyeka Emmanuel ObukishieFaculty of Pharmaceutical Science, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.
Paolo Miguel Manalang VicerraDe La Salle - College of Saint Benilde, Philippines.
Romruedee PhisalaphongFaculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand.
Soe Thiha MaungDivision of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.
Yue SuoSchool of Public Health, Fudan University, China.
Zhengwei HuangJC School of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Zehuan YangJC School of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Taninee SahakitrungruangSchool of Global Health, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.
Sanjay RampalCentre for Epidemiology and Evidence-based Practice, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia.
Mellissa WithersDepartment of Population and Public Health Sciences, Keck School of Medicine of USC, University of Southern California, USA.
Martin C S WongJC School of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
NCD Global Health Working Group of Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU)

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The "Bangkok Declarations" highlight key strategies to reduce the cancer burden in Asia. Recognizing the role of lifestyle factors like tobacco use, unhealthy diets, and inactivity, they advocate for public health initiatives promoting healthier communities. Environmental risks must also be addressed to enhance prevention strategies. Vaccination programs targeting cancer-causing viruses are emphasized for reducing incidence rates. However, limited access to cancer screening and early detection services remains a challenge, requiring improvements to boost early intervention and patient outcomes. The financial burden of cancer treatment is critical, necessitating cost-effective therapies and financial support systems. Mental health support for patients and caregivers is essential for holistic care. Digital health technologies and AI offer promise for improving diagnosis and treatment in resource-limited settings. Collaboration among stakeholders is vital, with culturally sensitive approaches ensuring equitable care. Research should focus on lifestyle, environmental factors, innovative prevention, and access to care for effective cancer control.

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Burden of cancerLifestylePrevention

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PMCPMC12492010

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