Description

Alex and Mary discuss cancer statistics in Asia, how they compare to other regions, and the questions that arise from the “why” behind the data.

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Episode Links

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Episode Highlights

• Intro [0:13]
• Welcome Back! [1:26]
• Trip to Germany [2:20]
• Shout out to Herr Michael Simmons [2:54]
• Global series [5:16]
• ASR/ASIR WHOOPS![8:08]
• GDP [10:38]
• HDI [10:48]
• ASMR [11:50]
• Sadie Mae joins us [12:15]
• Global statistics [14:04]
• The cancer atlas [14:20]
• Endometrial cancer global stats [15:20]
• Definitive tests [22:22]
• Preventative screenings [23:49]
• Geographic variable [24:20]
• Global cancer burden in 2040 [26:32]
• Cervical cancer incidence rate [28:30]
• Cancer in Asia [31:45]
• China has highest liver cancer rate [32:10]
• Aflatoxin exposure [32:35]
• Hepatitis B [32:45]
• Life expectancy variable [36:30]
• Over-diagnosis [38:12]
• Rising trends in younger population [40:00]
• Same day, same clothes [42:05]
• Thanks for listening! [43:14]

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Podcast, Spotify, Anchor, research, travel, Germany, statistics, data, ASR, ASIR, GDP, HDI, Global statistics, Cancer burden, Aflatoxin, Hepatitis B, Trends