Analysis reports trends in cancer incidence and mortality in Japan, highlighting the impact of the National Cancer Registry.
Background: Long-term trends in cancer incidence were reported until 2015 in Japan, but recent data have been limited since the launch of the National Cancer Registry (NCR) in 2016. We analyzed 30-year trends in cancer incidence and mortality, emphasizing the NCR’s establishment.
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