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Epidemiological trends and risk factors of early-onset colorectal cancer in the founding BRICS countries, 1990-2023, with projections to 2050

Figure 1. Age distribution of early-onset colorectal cancer cases across the BRICS countries and globally (by gender).
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Figure 1. Age distribution of early-onset colorectal cancer cases across the BRICS countries and globally (by gender).Age distribution of early-onset colorectal cancer cases across the BRICS countries and globally (by gender).Zhang et al. · CC BY

Frontiers in Oncology

Abstract

Background Early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) is increasing globally and represents an emerging public health concern. The BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), accounting for ~40% of the global population, lack comprehensive epidemiological characterization.

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Fujian Medical University

Frontiers in Oncology · 15 Sep 2026 · CC BY

doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2026.1924548PubMed 42812162

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