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Comparison of Time Trends in Stomach Cancer Incidence (1973–2002) in Asia, from Cancer Incidence in Five Continents, Vols IV–IX
Cancer Information Services and Surveillance Division
Center for Cancer Control and Information Services
National Cancer Center
Tokyo, Japan
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Time trends of age-standardized rate (ASR) of cancer incidence (ICD-10: C16) were compared among 13 selected cancer registries and ethnic/racial groups in Asia. Data source was the Cancer Incidence in Five Continents Vol. IV-IX (year at diagnosis: 1973–77, 1978–82, 1983–87, 1988–92, 1993–97and 1998–2002,