Soul torture: why are the cancer survival rates between China and the United States so different? Doctor: There are three main reasons

About the author: Fang Jian, now the chief pharmacist and clinical pharmacist of the Grade III Grade A Hospital. Social position: member of the Rational Drug Use Committee of Guangdong Pharmacological Society; Member of Science Popularization Committee of Guangdong Pharmaceutical Association.

Someone sent out such a soul question: China's 5G and high-speed rail technologies are advancing by leaps and bounds, far surpassing the United States, but why is China's cancer survival rate far lower than the United States?

According to the National Cancer Data Annual Report jointly released by the American Cancer Society, the National Cancer Institute and other institutions in the United States, the National Cancer Status Annual Report in 2021 shows that since 1991 to 2018, the mortality rate of all cancers in the United States has decreased by 31%. What is the world level of cancer incidence and mortality in China? In fact, the incidence of cancer in China is far lower than that in developed countries such as the United States and Japan. After ranking 50 in the world, the mortality rate is among the top 10 in the world.

That is to say, the cancer survival rate in China is far lower than that in the United States. According to research statistics, the average five-year cancer survival rate in the United States is 66%, while that in China is 30.9%. What is the reason behind this? This article reveals the answer for you. Be sure to read it. I believe it will be helpful for you and the people around you!