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Season 4 Episode 5 : A Global Glimpse

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A Global Glimpse: Cancer Statistics in Asia

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.


#Podcast #Spotify #Anchor #research #advocacy #travel #Asia #statistics #data #ASR #ASIR #GDP #HDI #Globalstatistics #Cancerburden #Aflatoxin #HepatitisB #Trends


Episode Links

ASR (age-standardised rate). The ASR is a weighted mean of the age-specific rates where the weights are taken from the population distribution of a standard population

Latin America & the Caribbean | The Cancer Atlas

Overview of Geographical Diversity | The Cancer Atlas

Reproductive & Hormonal Factors | The Cancer Atlas

Endometrial cancer statistics | World Cancer Research Fund International

Southern, Eastern, & South-Eastern Asia | The Cancer Atlas

Cancer Incidence and Mortality in Asian Countries: A Trend Analysis - PMC


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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Summary Keywords

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



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