5-year relative cancer survival rate in China increased to 43.7% between 2019-2021, meeting the Healthy China Program's interim goal.
China's 5-year relative cancer survival rate rose to 43.7% between 2019-2021, according to a report in the Journal of the National Cancer Center. The survival rate increased by approximately seven percentage points compared to the previous decade, meeting the Healthy China Program's interim goal for improving cancer outcomes by 2022. The research team analyzed data from over 6.41 million newly diagnosed cancer patients in 281 cancer registries across China from 2008-2019, observing improved survival rates for various cancers.
July 23, 2024
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