Journal article
Global, Regional, and National Cancer Incidence, Mortality, Years of Life Lost, Years Lived With Disability, and Disability-Adjusted Life-years for 32 Cancer Groups, 1990 to 2015: A Systematic Analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study
Abstract
IMPORTANCE: Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide. Current estimates on the burden of cancer are needed for cancer control planning.
OBJECTIVE: To estimate mortality, incidence, years lived with disability (YLDs), years of life lost (YLLs), and disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) for 32 cancers in 195 countries and territories from 1990 to 2015.
Authors
Fitzmaurice C; Allen C; Barber RM; Barregard L; Bhutta ZA; Brenner H; Dicker DJ; Chimed-Orchir O; Dandona R; Dandona L
Journal
JAMA Oncology, Vol. 3, No. 4, pp. 524–548
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
April 1, 2017
DOI
10.1001/jamaoncol.2016.5688
ISSN
2374-2437