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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 28, 2014; 20(16): 4483-4490
Published online Apr 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i16.4483
Published online Apr 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i16.4483
Characteristics of gastric cancer in Asia
Rubayat Rahman, Akwi W Asombang, Jamal A Ibdah, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Missouri School of Medicine, One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65212, United States
Author contributions: Rahman R wrote the manuscript; Asombang AW was involved in reviewing the literature and manuscript; Ibdah JA provided overall intellectual input into the design and edited the manuscript.
Correspondence to: Jamal A Ibdah, MD, PhD, Professor, Director, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Missouri School of Medicine, One Hospital Drive, CE 405, Columbia, MO 65212, United States. ibdahj@health.missouri.edu
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Received: October 28, 2013
Revised: January 26, 2014
Accepted: February 17, 2014
Published online: April 28, 2014
Revised: January 26, 2014
Accepted: February 17, 2014
Published online: April 28, 2014
Core Tip
Core tip: Gastric cancer (GC) is the third most common cancer and the second most common cause of cancer death in Asia. Highest incidence rates are observed in Eastern Asia and varies in other parts of Asia. Mortality rates are slowly declining but remain a significant public health problem. The seroprevalence of Helicobacter pylori is very closely related to the incidence of GC in Asia. In contrast to Western world, management of GC is focused on prevention and early detection in Eastern Asia.