Rising Incidence of Stomach Cancer in Arunachal Pradesh: Examining the Role of Traditional Smoked Meat Consumption

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  • Kamta Beyong All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India Author
    • Pradeep Aggarwal All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India Author https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1415-0483
      • Anubhuti Joshi All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India Author https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8591-3294

        DOI:

        https://doi.org/10.56450/JEFI.2025.v3i02.013

        Keywords:

        Stomach cancer, smoked meat, Helicobacter pylori, dietary habits

        Abstract

        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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        2025-06-30


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        Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Journal of the Epidemiology Foundation of India

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        Short Article

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        Beyong K, Aggarwal P, Joshi A. Rising Incidence of Stomach Cancer in Arunachal Pradesh: Examining the Role of Traditional Smoked Meat Consumption. JEFI [Internet]. 2025 Jun. 30 [cited 2026 Jun. 3];3(2):188-90. Available from: https://efi.org.in/journal/index.php/JEFI/article/view/65

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