Epidemiology and patterns of GI tract cancers in Saudi Arabia: benefit of prompt lifestyle changes.

IF 0.9 Q4 ONCOLOGY
International journal of clinical and experimental pathology Pub Date : 2025-06-15 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI:10.62347/OLDP2841
Fayez Saud Alreshidi
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Background: The economic prosperity experienced by Saudi Arabia in recent decades has had significant effects on the epidemiology and patterns of numerous non-communicable diseases, including cancer. The risk factors that often accompany financial prosperity include adopting a western diet, lack of physical activity, and a sedentary lifestyle. These factors contribute to an increased prevalence of chronic diseases andcan gradually increase the risk of gastrointestinal cancers. Therefore, the purpose of this review was to investigate the effect of embracing a western lifestyle on the epidemiology and patterns of gastrointestinal cancers in Saudi Arabia.

Methods: I gathered information from various sources in Saudi Arabia regarding the incidence, rate, contributing factors , and other epidemiologic measurements of gastrointestinal cancer. I utilized a range of electronic search platforms, encompassing PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Google Scholar, and other electronic databases that met the specified criteria. I also made use of the Global Cancer Observatory and the Global Health Observatory databases.

Results: The incidence of gastrointestinal cancers significantly rose during this period of prosperity. Colorectal cancer had the highest incidence, while liver cancer had the highest mortality rate. There has been a significant rise in various risk factors for gastrointestinal issues, especially physical inactivity, obesity, diabetes, and infections such as hepatitis and Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori).

Conclusion: Although data on gastrointestinal cancers in Saudi Arabia are limited, there are notably high epidemiological rates, particularly for colorectal, liver, and stomach cancers. A range of risk factors have been linked to the emergence of gastrointestinal cancers, likely due to recent changes in lifestyle in Saudi Arabia, especially the embrace of western habits. The most common risk factors include dietary influences, obesity, and infections. Intervention at both the policymaker and community levels is critical.

沙特阿拉伯胃肠道癌症的流行病学和模式:及时改变生活方式的好处。
背景:沙特阿拉伯近几十年来的经济繁荣对包括癌症在内的许多非传染性疾病的流行病学和模式产生了重大影响。伴随经济繁荣而来的风险因素包括采用西方饮食、缺乏体育锻炼和久坐不动的生活方式。这些因素导致慢性病患病率增加,并可逐渐增加胃肠道癌症的风险。因此,本综述的目的是调查西方生活方式对沙特阿拉伯胃肠癌流行病学和模式的影响。方法:我从沙特阿拉伯的各种来源收集了有关胃肠道癌症的发病率、发病率、影响因素和其他流行病学测量的信息。我使用了一系列电子搜索平台,包括PubMed、Web of Science、Scopus、b谷歌Scholar和其他符合指定标准的电子数据库。我还利用了全球癌症观测站和全球健康观测站的数据库。结果:在这一繁荣时期,胃肠道癌症的发病率显著上升。结直肠癌的发病率最高,而肝癌的死亡率最高。胃肠道疾病的各种危险因素显著增加,尤其是缺乏运动、肥胖、糖尿病以及肝炎和幽门螺杆菌等感染。结论:尽管沙特阿拉伯胃肠癌的数据有限,但其流行病学发病率非常高,尤其是结直肠癌、肝癌和胃癌。一系列风险因素与胃肠道癌症的出现有关,可能是由于沙特阿拉伯最近生活方式的改变,特别是对西方生活习惯的接受。最常见的危险因素包括饮食影响、肥胖和感染。政策制定者和社区层面的干预至关重要。
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期刊介绍: The International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Pathology (IJCEP, ISSN 1936-2625) is a peer reviewed, open access online journal. It was founded in 2008 by an international group of academic pathologists and scientists who are devoted to the scientific exploration of human disease and the rapid dissemination of original data. Unlike most other open access online journals, IJCEP will keep all the traditional features of paper print that we are all familiar with, such as continuous volume and issue numbers, as well as continuous page numbers to keep our warm feelings towards an academic journal. Unlike most other open access online journals, IJCEP will keep all the traditional features of paper print that we are all familiar with, such as continuous volume and issue numbers, as well as continuous page numbers to keep our warm feelings towards an academic journal.
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