Esophageal Cancer Condition - Prescription To Learn

Esophageal Cancer

Esophageal cancer is the eighth most common cancer worldwide, and according to Globocan 2020 estimates, there were over 604,000 new diagnoses globally. Esophageal cancer is more prevalent in men, where 418,000 men were diagnosed with esophageal cancer vs. 186,000 women. Esophageal cancer incidence rates vary globally, and China and Japan had the highest incidence of esophageal cancer, with the United States ranking #44.¹

A few risk factors for esophageal cancer include:²

Age: The risk of esophageal cancer increases as you get older. Less than 15% of cases are found in people younger than 55.
Gender: Esophageal cancer is more common in men than women.
Tobacco Use
Alcohol Use
Gastro esophageal Reflux Disease
Barrett's Esophagus
Being Overweight or Obese
Diet
Injury to the Esophagus

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