Rising Incidence of Stomach Cancer in Arunachal Pradesh: Examining the Role of Traditional Smoked Meat Consumption
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https://doi.org/10.56450/JEFI.2025.v3i02.013Keywords:
Stomach cancer, smoked meat, Helicobacter pylori, dietary habitsAbstract
Background: Stomach cancer in Arunachal Pradesh is a growing concern, constituting 23.2% of male and 14.6% of female cancer cases in West Arunachal, with high rates in Pasighat. Objective: This study explores the association between stomach cancer and dietary habits, focusing on the high traditional consumption of smoked meat, Helicobacter pylori infection, and alcohol intake. Method: Data from the Population-Based Cancer Registry and a literature review were analyzed. Results: Key risk factors include high traditional consumption of smoked meat, Helicobacter pylori, and alcohol intake. Conclusion: Public health interventions, dietary changes, and screening programs are needed.
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