Burdens and risk factors for female esophageal cancer from 1990 to 2021 with projections to 2050: a cross-sectional study

Key Points

• The central aim is to assess the global burden and risk factors associated with female esophageal cancer from 1990 to 2021 and project future trends.
• Analyzed data on female esophageal cancer from 1990 to 2021.
• Assessed correlation with Socio-Demographic Index (SDI).
• Projected future trends up to 2050 based on historical data.
• Global burden of female esophageal cancer decreased over the studied period.
• The decline is negatively correlated with the Socio-Demographic Index (SDI).
• Significant regional variations in burden and trends were observed.