Global epidemiology of gastric cancer in 2022 and projections for 2050: A comprehensive analysis and forecasts based on GLOBOCAN data

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This study aimed to analyze the burden of GC globally according to the latest estimates of GLOBOCAN 2022, with the hope of providing a reference for healthcare interventions. Methods This study utilized the data from GLOBOCAN 2022 to examine the incidence and mortality of GC globally, stratified by gender (males/females) and age (young group (15–39), middle-aged group (40–64), and elderly group (65–85+)). Finally, starting from the baseline year of 2022, the numbers of new cases and deaths globally by 2050 were predicted. Results In 2022, it was projected that 968,194 individuals were diagnosed with GC on a global scale, and 659,944 succumbed to the disease. Interestingly, in the young age group, the difference in disease burden between males and females was not very obvious, while in the middle-aged and elderly groups, the number of new cases and deaths among male patients was almost twice that among female patients. Moreover, the disease burden in the elderly group was more severe. Ultimately, in comparison to 2022, it is anticipated that by 2050, due to population growth and aging, the count of new GC cases will escalate by roughly 264% among elderly males, 268.3% among elderly females, and the count of deaths will surge by 275.3% among elderly males, 279.2% among elderly females. Conclusion The GC burden was more severe in elderly males and showed regional differences to some extent. This provided a new direction for subsequent research on GC and the formulation of cancer prevention and control strategies. Gastric cancer Incidence Mortality Human development index Projection Figures Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 1. Introduction Gastric cancer (GC) is one of the most common malignant tumors worldwide and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. According to the latest data from GLOBOCAN, GC ranks fifth in global incidence among malignancies, with over 960,000 new cases reported globally in 2022. The corresponding age-standardized incidence rates were 12.8 per 100,000 for men and 6.0 per 100,000 for women. An estimated 660,000 people died from GC in 2024, ranking it as the fourth leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide [1] . The incidence of GC varies by sex, age, and region, with men being affected approximately twice as often as women. The risk of developing GC increases with age. Given global population growth, aging trends, and the persistence of related risk factors, the disease burden of GC is expected to gradually worsen. East Asia has the highest incidence rates, while Northern Europe, North America, and Africa have relatively lower rates [2, 3] . In recent years, advancements in endoscopic technology and the implementation of early cancer screening programs have led to an increasing detection rate of early GC. Countries like Japan and South Korea, which have long-established population-based endoscopic screening programs, have achieved early diagnosis rates exceeding 70%, significantly reducing the burden of gastric cancer. In China, the early detection rate is approximately 20%, and both the age-standardized incidence and mortality rates of GC have shown a declining trend [4, 5] . Therefore, in the context of economic development and social transformation, it is necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment, learn from the prevention and control experiences of countries with different Human Development Index (HDI) levels, and provide a scientific basis for formulating relevant prevention and management strategies. Although studies based on the GLOBOCAN 2020 and 2022 databases have revealed the global burden of GC in the respective years [1, 6] , there is still a lack of research systematically analyzing the characteristics of GC incidence and mortality stratified by young, middle-aged, and elderly age groups, combined with gender factors. Utilizing the detailed data provided by the latest 2022 GLOBOCAN database, this study aims to comprehensively assess the distribution of GC burden across different age groups and genders globally. Based on the most recent data from the GLOBOCAN database, this study analyzes the GC burden in various age groups worldwide, as well as its distribution by gender. Additionally, it predicts the development trends of the global GC burden in 2050, evaluates the latest epidemiological patterns and trends of the disease, and provides a theoretical foundation for better understanding the impact of GC on population health and for informing disease prevention, control, and strategy development. 2. Material and methods 2.1 Data collection The study used the code C16 of the 10th Revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10)to define individuals with GC in clinical visits [7] . The original disease burden data of GC were downloaded from the GLOBOCAN 2022 database ( https://gco.iarc.who.int/en ), encompassing data from 185 countries or territories, segmented by gender and age. Among them, the age was divided into young group (15–39), middle-aged group (40–64), and elderly group (65–85+). It included the incidence rates, mortality rates, and age-standardized estimates in various regions around the world in 2022. In addition, the 20 world regions could be divided into four levels according to the Human Development Index (HDI): very high (HDI ≥ 0.8), high (0.7 ≤ HDI < 0.8), medium (0.55 ≤ HDI < 0.7), and low (HDI < 0.55), in order to better evaluate the progress of human society [8] . 2.2 Statistical analysis Incidence and mortality together with age-standardized rates (ASR) (age-standardized incidence rate (ASIR) and age-standardized mortality rate (ASMR)) were used to represent the burden of GC. The rates were reported per 100,000 population. Using the Segi-Doll world standard population as a reference, direct age standardization was used to calculate the ASIR and ASMR per 100,000 person-years [9] . Furthermore, the count of incident cases and deaths attributable to global GC in 2050 was projected via the CANCER TOMORROW tool [10] . 3. Results 3.1 GC incidence and mortality in different countries and regions in 2022 Globally, there were 11,629 new cases of GC in young males and 13,240 in young females in 2022. The number of GC deaths in young males was 7,551, and that in young females was 8,260. The ASIR of males and females were 0.7 and 0.82 per 100,000 population, respectively. The ASMR of males and females were 0.46 and 0.52 per 100,000 population, respectively. In short, whether in terms of the number of new cases or the number of deaths, the number of females was slightly higher than that of males (Table 1 ). In the middle-aged group, the number of new cases of GC in males was 220,035, and that in females was 111,954. The number of GC deaths in males was 135,950, and that in females was 67,218. The ASIR of males and females were 20.27 and 10.13 per 100,000 people, respectively. The ASMR of males and females were 12.53 and 6.09 per 100,000 people, respectively. In short, whether in terms of the number of new cases or the number of deaths, the number of males was nearly twice that of females (Table 2 ). In the elderly group, the number of new cases of GC in males was 395,410, and that in females was 215,926. The number of GC deaths in males was 283,894, and that in females was 157,071. The ASIR of males and females were 106.49 and 45.12 per 100,000 people, respectively. The ASMR of males and females were 75.25 and 31.65 per 100,000 people, respectively. Similarly, both the number of new cases and deaths among male patients were almost twice that among female patients (Table 3 ). The above results indicated that both the number of new cases and deaths from global GC in 2022 increased with age. Table 1 Age-standardized morbidity and mortality rates by age group (15–39), sex, world region and human development index Incidence Mortality male female both male female both World region Number ASR Number ASR Number ASR Number ASR Number ASR Number ASR Africa Eastern Africa 540 0.6 461 0.51 1001 0.55 458 0.51 407 0.45 865 0.48 Middle Africa 153 0.46 169 0.51 322 0.48 140 0.42 142 0.42 282 0.42 Northern Africa 335 0.62 436 0.82 771 0.72 251 0.47 335 0.63 586 0.55 Southern Africa 82 0.48 59 0.36 141 0.42 39 0.23 40 0.24 79 0.24 Western Africa 357 0.46 312 0.42 669 0.44 319 0.41 256 0.34 575 0.37 America Caribbeaen 67 0.78 99 1.12 166 0.95 23 0.25 84 0.92 107 0.59 Central America 355 0.92 401 1 756 0.96 305 0.79 327 0.81 632 0.8 South America 707 0.79 952 0.99 1659 0.89 685 0.71 0.74 714 1399 0.72 Northern America 448 0.61 501 0.69 949 0.65 179 0.24 180 0.25 359 0.25 Asia Eastern Asia 3445 1.05 3951 1.26 7396 1.15 1769 0.51 1850 0.58 3619 0.54 South-Eastern Asia 723 0.51 903 0.62 1626 0.56 423 0.3 550 0.38 973 0.34 South Central Asia 3113 0.65 3397 0.76 6510 0.7 2134 0.45 2407 0.54 4541 0.49 Western Asia 526 0.76 538 0.88 1064 0.81 348 0.52 351 0.58 699 0.54 Europe Eastern Europe 288 0.5 613 1.02 901 0.76 250 0.38 381 0.62 631 0.5 Northern Europe 80 0.38 92 0.46 172 0.42 35 0.16 53 0.26 88 0.21 Southern Europe 114 0.44 129 0.51 243 0.48 66 0.23 66 0.24 132 0.24 Western Europe 220 0.61 194 0.56 414 0.59 98 0.26 101 0.28 199 0.27 Oceania Australia-New Zealand 42 0.69 33 0.54 75 0.61 18 0.29 16 0.26 34 0.28 Melanesia 34 1.42 0 0 34 0.72 11 0.48 0 0 11 0.24 Micronesia/Polynesia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 HDI Low HDI 1399 0.61 1307 0.57 2706 0.59 1078 0.47 1048 0.46 2126 0.46 Medium HDI 3295 0.64 3638 0.74 6933 0.69 2271 0.44 2544 0.52 4815 0.48 High HDI 4840 0.83 5798 1 10638 0.91 3072 0.52 3320 0.57 6392 0.54 Very high HDI 2092 0.68 2493 0.81 4585 0.74 1130 0.34 1345 0.43 2475 0.38 World 11629 0.7 13240 0.82 24869 0.76 7551 0.46 8260 0.52 15811 0.48 Table 2 Age-standardized morbidity and mortality rates by age group (40–64), sex, world region and human development index Incidence Mortality male female both male female both World region Number ASR Number ASR Number ASR Number ASR Number ASR Number ASR Africa Eastern Africa 2491 8.67 2439 7.5 4930 8.04 2087 7.33 2046 6.33 4133 6.79 Middle Africa 991 8.27 833 6.77 1824 7.51 827 6.92 686 5.6 1513 6.25 Northern Africa 2792 10.14 2159 7.53 4951 8.81 2191 7.97 1670 5.83 3861 6.88 Southern Africa 576 8.23 352 4.37 928 6.15 459 6.57 284 3.54 743 4.94 Western Africa 2264 7.87 1799 5.97 4063 6.89 1972 6.87 1547 5.13 3519 5.98 America Caribbeaen 998 15.89 418 6.24 1416 10.88 755 11.93 321 4.8 1076 8.22 Central America 2870 13.53 2595 10.62 5465 11.97 2191 10.27 1972 8.06 4153 9.08 South America 12183 20.03 6502 9.86 18685 14.7 8858 14.57 4761 7.23 13619 10.73 Northern America 6273 9.86 4166 6.65 10439 8.24 2413 3.8 1486 2.37 3899 3.08 Asia Eastern Asia 108367 35.41 47084 15.62 155451 25.52 52401 17.18 20559 6.84 72960 12.01 South-Eastern Asia 11940 12.61 7012 7.03 18952 9.73 8969 9.48 5196 5.21 14165 7.28 South Central Asia 34426 13.8 19269 7.83 53695 10.84 31222 12.49 16174 6.58 47396 9.56 Western Asia 6458 18.46 3224 10.05 9682 14.43 5012 14.43 2173 6.78 7185 10.76 Europe Eastern Europe 14864 29.47 8095 13.85 22959 20.94 9830 19.45 5101 8.75 14931 13.59 Northern Europe 1814 9.64 963 5.07 2777 7.33 999 5.29 538 2.85 1537 4.05 Southern Europe 4539 14.87 2423 7.81 6962 11.25 2750 9.02 1374 4.42 4124 6.67 Western Europe 5424 14.39 2204 5.9 7628 10.1 2664 7.05 1104 2.95 3768 4.98 Oceania Australia-New Zealand 609 11.99 303 5.83 912 8.85 238 4.67 129 2.47 367 3.55 Melanesia 132 11.97 101 9.2 233 10.59 106 9.74 95 7.65 191 8.69 Micronesia/Polynesia 24 13.69 13 7.79 37 10.79 16 9.55 12 7.1 28 8.34 HDI Low HDI 7261 8.59 5292 5.92 12553 7.21 6364 7.55 4611 5.18 10975 6.33 Medium HDI 35835 13.47 20578 7.7 56413 10.58 32064 12.07 17981 6.74 50045 9.4 High HDI 116670 26.03 54849 12 171519 18.91 70342 15.76 30915 6.8 101257 11.21 Very high HDI 60195 20.67 31197 1065 91392 15.55 27123 9.32 13681 4.69 40804 6.96 World 220035 20.27 111954 10.13 331989 15.12 135950 12.53 67218 6.09 203168 9.26 Table 3 Age-standardized morbidity and mortality rates by age group (65+), sex, world region and human development index Incidence Mortality male female both male female both World region Number ASR Number ASR Number ASR Number ASR Number ASR Number ASR Africa Eastern Africa 2094 34.76 2155 26.95 4249 30.34 1954 32.55 2007 25.05 3961 28.29 Middle Africa 609 25.92 707 24.46 1316 25.18 575 24.53 685 23.56 1260 24.05 Northern Africa 2384 33.08 1747 20.55 4131 26.35 2060 28.61 1528 17.87 3588 22.82 Southern Africa 559 38.23 392 16.26 951 24.46 447 31.84 441 18.44 888 23.45 Western Africa 1419 26.55 1543 24.49 2962 25.43 1343 25.28 1473 23.47 2816 24.3 America Caribbeaen 1462 61.38 1136 36.15 2598 47.57 1144 47.17 876 27.02 2020 36.13 Central America 4744 70.69 3916 45.85 8660 56.89 3716 55.16 3155 36.32 6871 44.72 South America 21721 106.85 13207 46.62 34928 72.59 17408 85.13 10594 36.97 28002 57.68 Northern America 11393 36.4 6889 17.62 18282 26.17 5498 16.63 3610 8.22 9108 12 Asia Eastern Asia 242530 196.34 115477 75.39 358007 131.91 163376 129.41 77934 48.21 241310 85.75 South-Eastern Asia 11057 48.45 7115 23.33 18172 34.07 10131 44.45 6440 20.89 16571 30.87 South Central Asia 33738 51.97 15649 22.45 49387 36.67 29167 45.09 13721 19.58 42888 31.83 Western Asia 7042 87.74 4427 42.38 11469 62.52 6564 79.12 3782 35.18 10146 54.57 Europe Eastern Europe 23268 123.52 19259 54.58 42527 80.15 17903 94.25 15083 40.76 32986 60.45 Northern Europe 5043 47.06 3032 22.21 8075 33.57 3666 32.98 2326 16 5992 23.7 Southern Europe 13606 82.61 10033 42.42 23639 60.41 10438 59.6 7530 29.03 17968 42.52 Western Europe 11154 55.47 8143 27.72 19297 40.49 7759 35.35 5316 16.65 13705 25.05 Oceania Australia-New Zealand 1388 51.82 959 29.3 2347 39.99 782 27.12 456 12.87 1238 19.52 Melanesia 164 77.46 109 46.01 273 60.72 135 64.21 91 37.69 226 50.05 Micronesia/Polynesia 35 77.17 31 58.37 66 67.12 28 61.25 23 43.05 51.41 51 HDI Low HDI 5332 29.48 4921 23.38 10253 26.21 4934 27.27 4565 21.7 9499 24.28 Medium HDI 32244 47.9 16945 22.15 49189 34.23 28660 42.58 15165 19.8 43825 30.49 High HDI 199123 132.87 97832 53.29 296955 90.01 166814 109.63 80832 42.35 247646 73.05 Very high HDI 158609 116.12 96153 48.79 254762 78.31 83396 58.13 56450 26.23 139846 40 World 395410 106.49 215926 45.12 611336 72.97 283894 75.25 157071 31.65 440965 51.25 In addition, among countries with different HDI levels, the ASIR and ASMR in high-HDI countries were the highest across all three age groups. Among them, in the elderly group, the ASIR and ASMR in high-HDI countries were 90.01 and 73.05 per 100,000 people, respectively. Regional differences showed that the burden of GC in the Asian region was the most severe across all three age groups. Among them, the proportion in Eastern Asia was even higher; in the elderly group, the ASIR and ASMR were 131.91 and 85.75 per 100,000 people, respectively (Fig. 1, Table 3 ). These results highlight the urgency of delving deeper into the influencing mechanisms of age, gender factors, and regional differences on GC diseases, so as to formulate more targeted prevention and control strategies and reduce the global health burden caused by GC. 3.2 Gender distribution of countries with high disease burden by age group To identify countries with a high disease burden among different age groups worldwide, the top 10 countries with the highest GC ASIR and ASMR for different genders in different age groups were presented in the figure. In the young age group, the countries with the highest ASIR for males and females were Mongolia (3.6 per 100,000) and Guyana (4.3 per 100,000), respectively; the countries with the highest ASMR for males and females were still Mongolia (1.9 per 100,000) and Guyana (3.3 per 100,000), respectively (Fig. 2A). In the middle-aged group, the countries with the highest ASIR for males and females were Mongolia (102.8 per 100,000) and the Republic of Korea (34.6 per 100,000), respectively; the country with the highest ASMR for males was still Mongolia (81.2 per 100,000), and the countries with the highest ASMR for females were Mongolia and Mali (26.6 per 100,000) (Fig. 2B). In the elderly group, the countries with the highest ASIR for males and females were Japan (397.3 per 100,000) and Mongolia (177.7 per 100,000), respectively; the country with the highest ASMR for both males and females was Mongolia (366.1 per 100,000; 181.2 per 100,000) (Fig. 2C). Overall, Mongolia was the country with the highest ASIR and ASMR across all three age groups. This indicated that a precise and targeted prevention and control system for GC in response to the differences in regions, ages, and genders, so as to effectively reduce the disease burden. 3.3 The predicted trends of GC cases and deaths globally by 2050 In the young age group, it is anticipated to the count of new cases of GC in males worldwide would reach 22,282 in 2050. Compared with 11,629 cases in 2022, it was estimated to increase by approximately 91.6% (10,653/11,629). Moreover, for females, the number of new cases of GC would reach 25,301 in 2050. Compared with 13,240 cases in 2022, it was estimated to increase by approximately 91.1% (12,061/13,240) (Fig. 3A, Supplementary Table 1 ). In terms of the deaths, assuming that the global mortality rate remained unchanged in 2022, the number of deaths due to GC in males was estimated to increase from 7,551 in 2022 to 14,445 in 2050, an increase of approximately 91.3% (6,894/7,551). Furthermore, for females, the count of deaths due to GC was projected to increase from 8,260 in 2022 to 15,785 in 2050, an increase of approximately 91.1% (7,525/8,260) (Fig. 3A, Supplementary Table 1 ). In the middle-aged group, assuming that the global incidence rate remained stable in 2022, it was anticipated that the count of new cases of GC in males worldwide would reach 534,158 in 2050. Compared with 220,035 cases in 2022, it was estimated to increase by approximately 142.8% (314,123/220,035). Moreover, for females, the number of new cases of GC would reach 259,190 in 2050. Compared with 111,954 cases in 2022, it was estimated to increase by approximately 131.5% (147,236/111,954) (Fig. 3B, Supplementary Table 2 ). In terms of the deaths, assuming that the global mortality rate remained unchanged in 2022, the number of deaths due to GC in males was estimated to increase from 135,950 in 2022 to 329,479 in 2050, an increase of approximately 142.4% (193,529/135,950). Furthermore, for females, the count of deaths due to GC was projected to increase from 67,218 in 2022 to 155,717 in 2050, an increase of approximately 131.7% (88,499/67,218) (Fig. 3B, Supplementary Table 2 ). In the elderly group, assuming that the global incidence rate remained stable in 2022, it was anticipated that the count of new cases of GC in males worldwide would reach 1,439,426 in 2050. Compared with 395,410 cases in 2022, it was estimated to increase by approximately 264% (1,044,016/395,410). Moreover, for females, the number of new cases of GC would reach 795,283 in 2050. Compared with 215,926 cases in 2022, it was estimated to increase by approximately 268.3% (579,357/215,926) (Fig. 3C, Supplementary Table 3 ). In terms of the deaths, assuming that the global mortality rate remained unchanged in 2022, the number of deaths due to GC in males was estimated to increase from 283,894 in 2022 to 1,065,584 in 2050, an increase of approximately 275.3% (781,690/283,894). Furthermore, for females, the count of deaths due to GC was projected to increase from 157,071 in 2022 to 595,570 in 2050, an increase of approximately 279.2% (438,499/157,071) (Fig. 3C, Supplementary Table 3 ). This trend served as a warning that it was urgently necessary to implement comprehensive prevention and control strategies covering disease screening, intervention, and treatment as soon as possible to alleviate the disease burden of GC and reduce the future disease risks. Discussion Based on GLOBOCAN 2022 data, this study compares the global gastric cancer burden by age group and gender, revealing regional disparities in GC burden. The disease demonstrates distinct age characteristics, with gender disparities in disease burden becoming increasingly pronounced after age 40, showing a more severe impact on males. Projections of GC burden from 2022 to 2050 indicate an upward trend. Reducing incidence and mortality rates is essential to alleviate the future GC burden. These findings enhance the understanding of GC epidemiology and will contribute to developing more scientific and rational disease prevention strategies. Although the incidence and mortality rates of GC have shown a declining trend in recent years, the current situation in certain regions—particularly in East Asian countries—remains characterized by high incidence rates, a higher proportion of advanced-stage disease, and a significant gap in prognosis compared to developed countries [1] . It is projected that by 2050, the number of new cases and deaths will increase significantly. GC will continue to be one of the most burdensome malignancies, posing a serious threat to residents' lives and health. Our findings indicate that in the young adult group with GC, the number of female cases and deaths is slightly higher than that of males—a phenomenon potentially related to etiological differences. It is reported that diffuse-type GC (Lauren classification) may account for a relatively higher proportion of cases in younger groups [3, 11] . This subtype is more closely associated with genetic factors (such as CDH1 gene mutations), autoimmune factors, and hormone levels (e.g., estrogen signaling pathways), rendering women more susceptible [12–14] . However, in middle-aged and elderly groups (after age 40), the disease burden becomes significantly higher in men, with the number of cases and deaths nearly twice that of women. This is likely attributed to the more pronounced and cumulative effects of traditional risk factors predominant in men, such as smoking, high-salt diets, alcohol abuse, and a higher tendency toward Helicobacter pylori exposure [15] . In this study, countries with high HDI exhibited the highest age-standardized rates (ASIR and ASMR) across all age groups. This finding may be driven by multiple factors. On one hand, high-HDI countries generally possess more comprehensive cancer registration systems and advanced diagnostic technologies (such as the widespread use of endoscopic screening), leading to higher case detection rates, particularly at early and asymptomatic stages [16] . On the other hand, populations in high-HDI countries experience more pronounced aging, and since GC risk increases significantly with age, this demographic shift elevates ASRs. This perspective is also supported by other research. This article finds that although the global incidence rate of GC shows a declining trend, the absolute number of cases follows different trajectories across regions due to population growth and aging [17] .. Furthermore, certain lifestyle-related risk factors prevalent in high-HDI nations, including obesity and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), may be linked to the development of cardia GC, partially offsetting the protective effect conferred by declining Helicobacter pylori infection rates [18] . This suggests that while economic development and medical advances bring health benefits, they may also be accompanied by shifts in cancer patterns, particularly in subtype distribution. Our findings also indicate that the age distribution of GC cases and deaths will evolve over the next two decades alongside demographic transitions, with the burden remaining concentrated predominantly in high-HDI regions [15] . As a highly heterogeneous malignancy of the digestive tract involving multifactorial etiology, the incidence of GC is driven by the interplay of Helicobacter pylori infection, dietary habits, genetic background, and environmental factors [19, 20] . Promoting healthy lifestyles, identifying at-risk populations, and implementing screening and H. pylori eradication programs are crucial for reducing the incidence of GC. Geographically, Asia bears the most severe burden of GC across all three age groups, with Eastern Asia experiencing the heaviest burden, while the African continent has the lowest incidence rates [7] . Particularly in China, Japan, South Korea, and Mongolia, the age-standardized incidence and mortality rates (ASIR and ASMR) among the elderly reach strikingly high levels. This pattern strongly aligns with well-established regional high-risk factors, including traditional dietary cultures high in salt and preserved foods, high prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection, specific eating habits (such as the consumption of scalding-hot foods), and potential genetic susceptibility [21] . Our analysis of countries with the highest incidence rates within each age group further refines this understanding. This highlights the existence of significant country-specific variations even within the high-risk region of Eastern Asia, warranting more in-depth etiological comparative studies. Finally, this study projects the global number of new GC cases and deaths by age group from 2022 to 2050. Based on global population growth and aging trends, even if current incidence rates remain unchanged, the number of new GC cases and deaths is expected to increase significantly by 2050. These projections clearly demonstrate that merely maintaining the status quo is far from sufficient. Without strong and effective interventions to reduce incidence and mortality rates, healthcare systems worldwide will face an extremely heavy burden in the future. Helicobacter pylori infection is a Group 1 carcinogen for GC (particularly non-cardia gastric adenocarcinoma) [22] . Substantial epidemiological evidence indicates that eradicating H. pylori can effectively reduce the incidence and mortality risk of GC [23] . The WHO-IARC recommends that countries explore population-based H. pylori screening and treatment programs [24] . Large-scale efforts and practices of H. pylori eradication in Japan, Taiwan (China), and Shandong (China) have all significantly reduced the incidence of precancerous lesions and GC, and are predicted to potentially lead to a substantial reduction in GC mortality [25] . Overall, effective prevention of GC requires a multi-faceted strategy. Primary prevention should focus on reducing modifiable risk factors; besides promoting H. pylori screening and eradication, reducing salt intake, increasing the consumption of fresh produce, and discouraging tobacco and alcohol use should also be considered [26] . Secondary prevention through endoscopic screening in high-risk populations is cost-effective and can reduce GC mortality [27, 28] , as demonstrated by nationwide screening programs in countries like Japan and South Korea, which have achieved earlier diagnosis and higher survival rates [29–31] . However, endoscopic screening is resource-intensive and may not be feasible in many low-income settings. There is a pressing need for non-invasive risk stratification tools and more cost-effective screening strategies to prioritize high-risk individuals for endoscopic examination. However, this study has several limitations. First, the estimates in the GLOBOCAN database rely on the quality of cancer registration in each country, and data from some low- and middle-income countries may be less accurate or incomplete. Second, our prediction model is based on 2022 incidence rates and does not account for future trends in risk factor prevalence—such as changes in Helicobacter pylori infection rates or shifts in dietary patterns—nor the potential impacts from breakthroughs in screening and treatment technologies. Additionally, we were unable to perform stratified analyses by thr anatomical subsite or histological subtype of GC, which may exhibit distinct epidemiological characteristics. In summary, this study demonstrates that the epidemiological features of GC are complexly influenced by age, sex, geography, and socioeconomic development. Future prevention and control efforts must be multi-level and precision-oriented. At the global level, continued support should be provided to low- and middle-income countries to strengthen cancer registration systems and promote cost-effective H. pylori screening and eradication programs. At the national and regional levels, high-burden areas (such as East Asia) should persist in promoting healthy diets, tobacco control, and exploring tailored endoscopic screening programs suited to local conditions. At the research level, studies should be encouraged on the etiology of GC in young women, subtype-specific risk factors, and comparative effectiveness of various intervention strategies. Only through such comprehensive efforts can we potentially reverse the projected disease burden trend by 2050 and effectively alleviate the threat of GC to global health. Declarations DISCLOSURE GLOBOCAN 2022 database (https://gco.iarc.who.int/en) belong to public databases. GLOBOCAN estimates are based on data from population-based cancer registries and vital statistics registries from around the world, including LMICs, and are relevant to all countries. Users can download relevant data for free for research and publish relevant articles. Our study is based on open source data, so there are no ethical issues and other conflicts of interest. The authorship team jointly contributed international expertise in gastric cancer. Roles and responsibilities were agreed upon by all authors. AUTHOR CONTRIBUTIONS Ye Chen : Writing - review and editing; funding acquisition; supervision; methodology; investigation; formal analysis; conceptualization. Bingyun Lu : Writing - original draft; Methodology; validation; visualization; software; formal analysis; writing - review and editing. Dongjing Zhang : Conceptualization; methodology; visualization; validation; investigation. Qizhen Liu : Methodology; validation; data curation; software. 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Introduction","content":"\u003cp\u003eGastric cancer (GC) is one of the most common malignant tumors worldwide and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. According to the latest data from GLOBOCAN, GC ranks fifth in global incidence among malignancies, with over 960,000 new cases reported globally in 2022. The corresponding age-standardized incidence rates were 12.8 per 100,000 for men and 6.0 per 100,000 for women. An estimated 660,000 people died from GC in 2024, ranking it as the fourth leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide\u003csup\u003e[1]\u003c/sup\u003e. The incidence of GC varies by sex, age, and region, with men being affected approximately twice as often as women. The risk of developing GC increases with age. Given global population growth, aging trends, and the persistence of related risk factors, the disease burden of GC is expected to gradually worsen. East Asia has the highest incidence rates, while Northern Europe, North America, and Africa have relatively lower rates\u003csup\u003e[2, 3]\u003c/sup\u003e .\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, advancements in endoscopic technology and the implementation of early cancer screening programs have led to an increasing detection rate of early GC. Countries like Japan and South Korea, which have long-established population-based endoscopic screening programs, have achieved early diagnosis rates exceeding 70%, significantly reducing the burden of gastric cancer. In China, the early detection rate is approximately 20%, and both the age-standardized incidence and mortality rates of GC have shown a declining trend\u003csup\u003e[4, 5]\u003c/sup\u003e. Therefore, in the context of economic development and social transformation, it is necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment, learn from the prevention and control experiences of countries with different Human Development Index (HDI) levels, and provide a scientific basis for formulating relevant prevention and management strategies.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough studies based on the GLOBOCAN 2020 and 2022 databases have revealed the global burden of GC in the respective years\u003csup\u003e[1, 6]\u003c/sup\u003e, there is still a lack of research systematically analyzing the characteristics of GC incidence and mortality stratified by young, middle-aged, and elderly age groups, combined with gender factors. Utilizing the detailed data provided by the latest 2022 GLOBOCAN database, this study aims to comprehensively assess the distribution of GC burden across different age groups and genders globally. Based on the most recent data from the GLOBOCAN database, this study analyzes the GC burden in various age groups worldwide, as well as its distribution by gender. Additionally, it predicts the development trends of the global GC burden in 2050, evaluates the latest epidemiological patterns and trends of the disease, and provides a theoretical foundation for better understanding the impact of GC on population health and for informing disease prevention, control, and strategy development.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"header":"2. Material and methods","content":"\u003cdiv id=\"Sec3\" class=\"Section2\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003e2.1 Data collection\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe study used the code C16 of the 10th Revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10)to define individuals with GC in clinical visits\u003csup\u003e[7]\u003c/sup\u003e. The original disease burden data of GC were downloaded from the GLOBOCAN 2022 database (\u003cspan class=\"ExternalRef\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"RefSource\"\u003ehttps://gco.iarc.who.int/en\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan address=\"https://gco.iarc.who.int/en\" targettype=\"URL\" class=\"RefTarget\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e), encompassing data from 185 countries or territories, segmented by gender and age. Among them, the age was divided into young group (15\u0026ndash;39), middle-aged group (40\u0026ndash;64), and elderly group (65\u0026ndash;85+). It included the incidence rates, mortality rates, and age-standardized estimates in various regions around the world in 2022. In addition, the 20 world regions could be divided into four levels according to the Human Development Index (HDI): very high (HDI\u0026thinsp;\u0026ge;\u0026thinsp;0.8), high (0.7\u0026thinsp;\u0026le;\u0026thinsp;HDI\u0026thinsp;\u0026lt;\u0026thinsp;0.8), medium (0.55\u0026thinsp;\u0026le;\u0026thinsp;HDI\u0026thinsp;\u0026lt;\u0026thinsp;0.7), and low (HDI\u0026thinsp;\u0026lt;\u0026thinsp;0.55), in order to better evaluate the progress of human society\u003csup\u003e[8]\u003c/sup\u003e .\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"Sec4\" class=\"Section2\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003e2.2 Statistical analysis\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncidence and mortality together with age-standardized rates (ASR) (age-standardized incidence rate (ASIR) and age-standardized mortality rate (ASMR)) were used to represent the burden of GC. The rates were reported per 100,000 population. Using the Segi-Doll world standard population as a reference, direct age standardization was used to calculate the ASIR and ASMR per 100,000 person-years\u003csup\u003e[9]\u003c/sup\u003e. Furthermore, the count of incident cases and deaths attributable to global GC in 2050 was projected via the CANCER TOMORROW tool\u003csup\u003e[10]\u003c/sup\u003e .\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},{"header":"3. Results","content":"\u003cdiv id=\"Sec6\" class=\"Section2\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003e3.1 GC incidence and mortality in different countries and regions in 2022\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlobally, there were 11,629 new cases of GC in young males and 13,240 in young females in 2022. The number of GC deaths in young males was 7,551, and that in young females was 8,260. The ASIR of males and females were 0.7 and 0.82 per 100,000 population, respectively. The ASMR of males and females were 0.46 and 0.52 per 100,000 population, respectively. In short, whether in terms of the number of new cases or the number of deaths, the number of females was slightly higher than that of males (Table\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan refid=\"Tab1\" class=\"InternalRef\"\u003e1\u003c/span\u003e). In the middle-aged group, the number of new cases of GC in males was 220,035, and that in females was 111,954. The number of GC deaths in males was 135,950, and that in females was 67,218. The ASIR of males and females were 20.27 and 10.13 per 100,000 people, respectively. The ASMR of males and females were 12.53 and 6.09 per 100,000 people, respectively. In short, whether in terms of the number of new cases or the number of deaths, the number of males was nearly twice that of females (Table\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan refid=\"Tab2\" class=\"InternalRef\"\u003e2\u003c/span\u003e). In the elderly group, the number of new cases of GC in males was 395,410, and that in females was 215,926. The number of GC deaths in males was 283,894, and that in females was 157,071. The ASIR of males and females were 106.49 and 45.12 per 100,000 people, respectively. The ASMR of males and females were 75.25 and 31.65 per 100,000 people, respectively. Similarly, both the number of new cases and deaths among male patients were almost twice that among female patients (Table\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan refid=\"Tab3\" class=\"InternalRef\"\u003e3\u003c/span\u003e). 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colname=\"c13\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e40\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorld\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e395410\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e106.49\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e215926\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e45.12\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c6\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e611336\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c7\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e72.97\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c8\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e283894\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c9\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e75.25\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c10\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e157071\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c11\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e31.65\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c12\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e440965\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c13\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e51.25\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/colgroup\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition, among countries with different HDI levels, the ASIR and ASMR in high-HDI countries were the highest across all three age groups. Among them, in the elderly group, the ASIR and ASMR in high-HDI countries were 90.01 and 73.05 per 100,000 people, respectively. Regional differences showed that the burden of GC in the Asian region was the most severe across all three age groups. Among them, the proportion in Eastern Asia was even higher; in the elderly group, the ASIR and ASMR were 131.91 and 85.75 per 100,000 people, respectively (Fig.\u0026nbsp;1, Table\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan refid=\"Tab3\" class=\"InternalRef\"\u003e3\u003c/span\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese results highlight the urgency of delving deeper into the influencing mechanisms of age, gender factors, and regional differences on GC diseases, so as to formulate more targeted prevention and control strategies and reduce the global health burden caused by GC.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"Sec7\" class=\"Section2\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003e3.2 Gender distribution of countries with high disease burden by age group\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo identify countries with a high disease burden among different age groups worldwide, the top 10 countries with the highest GC ASIR and ASMR for different genders in different age groups were presented in the figure. In the young age group, the countries with the highest ASIR for males and females were Mongolia (3.6 per 100,000) and Guyana (4.3 per 100,000), respectively; the countries with the highest ASMR for males and females were still Mongolia (1.9 per 100,000) and Guyana (3.3 per 100,000), respectively (Fig.\u0026nbsp;2A). In the middle-aged group, the countries with the highest ASIR for males and females were Mongolia (102.8 per 100,000) and the Republic of Korea (34.6 per 100,000), respectively; the country with the highest ASMR for males was still Mongolia (81.2 per 100,000), and the countries with the highest ASMR for females were Mongolia and Mali (26.6 per 100,000) (Fig.\u0026nbsp;2B). In the elderly group, the countries with the highest ASIR for males and females were Japan (397.3 per 100,000) and Mongolia (177.7 per 100,000), respectively; the country with the highest ASMR for both males and females was Mongolia (366.1 per 100,000; 181.2 per 100,000) (Fig.\u0026nbsp;2C). Overall, Mongolia was the country with the highest ASIR and ASMR across all three age groups. This indicated that a precise and targeted prevention and control system for GC in response to the differences in regions, ages, and genders, so as to effectively reduce the disease burden.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"Sec8\" class=\"Section2\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003e3.3 The predicted trends of GC cases and deaths globally by 2050\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the young age group, it is anticipated to the count of new cases of GC in males worldwide would reach 22,282 in 2050. Compared with 11,629 cases in 2022, it was estimated to increase by approximately 91.6% (10,653/11,629). Moreover, for females, the number of new cases of GC would reach 25,301 in 2050. Compared with 13,240 cases in 2022, it was estimated to increase by approximately 91.1% (12,061/13,240) (Fig.\u0026nbsp;3A, \u003cb\u003eSupplementary Table\u0026nbsp;1\u003c/b\u003e). In terms of the deaths, assuming that the global mortality rate remained unchanged in 2022, the number of deaths due to GC in males was estimated to increase from 7,551 in 2022 to 14,445 in 2050, an increase of approximately 91.3% (6,894/7,551). Furthermore, for females, the count of deaths due to GC was projected to increase from 8,260 in 2022 to 15,785 in 2050, an increase of approximately 91.1% (7,525/8,260) (Fig.\u0026nbsp;3A, \u003cb\u003eSupplementary Table\u0026nbsp;1\u003c/b\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the middle-aged group, assuming that the global incidence rate remained stable in 2022, it was anticipated that the count of new cases of GC in males worldwide would reach 534,158 in 2050. Compared with 220,035 cases in 2022, it was estimated to increase by approximately 142.8% (314,123/220,035). Moreover, for females, the number of new cases of GC would reach 259,190 in 2050. Compared with 111,954 cases in 2022, it was estimated to increase by approximately 131.5% (147,236/111,954) (Fig.\u0026nbsp;3B, \u003cb\u003eSupplementary Table\u0026nbsp;2\u003c/b\u003e). In terms of the deaths, assuming that the global mortality rate remained unchanged in 2022, the number of deaths due to GC in males was estimated to increase from 135,950 in 2022 to 329,479 in 2050, an increase of approximately 142.4% (193,529/135,950). Furthermore, for females, the count of deaths due to GC was projected to increase from 67,218 in 2022 to 155,717 in 2050, an increase of approximately 131.7% (88,499/67,218) (Fig.\u0026nbsp;3B, \u003cb\u003eSupplementary Table\u0026nbsp;2\u003c/b\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the elderly group, assuming that the global incidence rate remained stable in 2022, it was anticipated that the count of new cases of GC in males worldwide would reach 1,439,426 in 2050. Compared with 395,410 cases in 2022, it was estimated to increase by approximately 264% (1,044,016/395,410). Moreover, for females, the number of new cases of GC would reach 795,283 in 2050. Compared with 215,926 cases in 2022, it was estimated to increase by approximately 268.3% (579,357/215,926) (Fig.\u0026nbsp;3C, \u003cb\u003eSupplementary Table\u0026nbsp;3\u003c/b\u003e). In terms of the deaths, assuming that the global mortality rate remained unchanged in 2022, the number of deaths due to GC in males was estimated to increase from 283,894 in 2022 to 1,065,584 in 2050, an increase of approximately 275.3% (781,690/283,894). Furthermore, for females, the count of deaths due to GC was projected to increase from 157,071 in 2022 to 595,570 in 2050, an increase of approximately 279.2% (438,499/157,071) (Fig.\u0026nbsp;3C, \u003cb\u003eSupplementary Table\u0026nbsp;3\u003c/b\u003e). This trend served as a warning that it was urgently necessary to implement comprehensive prevention and control strategies covering disease screening, intervention, and treatment as soon as possible to alleviate the disease burden of GC and reduce the future disease risks.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},{"header":"Discussion","content":"\u003cp\u003e Based on GLOBOCAN 2022 data, this study compares the global gastric cancer burden by age group and gender, revealing regional disparities in GC burden. The disease demonstrates distinct age characteristics, with gender disparities in disease burden becoming increasingly pronounced after age 40, showing a more severe impact on males. Projections of GC burden from 2022 to 2050 indicate an upward trend. Reducing incidence and mortality rates is essential to alleviate the future GC burden. These findings enhance the understanding of GC epidemiology and will contribute to developing more scientific and rational disease prevention strategies.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough the incidence and mortality rates of GC have shown a declining trend in recent years, the current situation in certain regions\u0026mdash;particularly in East Asian countries\u0026mdash;remains characterized by high incidence rates, a higher proportion of advanced-stage disease, and a significant gap in prognosis compared to developed countries\u003csup\u003e[1]\u003c/sup\u003e. It is projected that by 2050, the number of new cases and deaths will increase significantly. GC will continue to be one of the most burdensome malignancies, posing a serious threat to residents' lives and health.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur findings indicate that in the young adult group with GC, the number of female cases and deaths is slightly higher than that of males\u0026mdash;a phenomenon potentially related to etiological differences. It is reported that diffuse-type GC (Lauren classification) may account for a relatively higher proportion of cases in younger groups\u003csup\u003e[3, 11]\u003c/sup\u003e. This subtype is more closely associated with genetic factors (such as CDH1 gene mutations), autoimmune factors, and hormone levels (e.g., estrogen signaling pathways), rendering women more susceptible\u003csup\u003e[12\u0026ndash;14]\u003c/sup\u003e. However, in middle-aged and elderly groups (after age 40), the disease burden becomes significantly higher in men, with the number of cases and deaths nearly twice that of women. This is likely attributed to the more pronounced and cumulative effects of traditional risk factors predominant in men, such as smoking, high-salt diets, alcohol abuse, and a higher tendency toward Helicobacter pylori exposure\u003csup\u003e[15]\u003c/sup\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this study, countries with high HDI exhibited the highest age-standardized rates (ASIR and ASMR) across all age groups. This finding may be driven by multiple factors. On one hand, high-HDI countries generally possess more comprehensive cancer registration systems and advanced diagnostic technologies (such as the widespread use of endoscopic screening), leading to higher case detection rates, particularly at early and asymptomatic stages\u003csup\u003e[16]\u003c/sup\u003e. On the other hand, populations in high-HDI countries experience more pronounced aging, and since GC risk increases significantly with age, this demographic shift elevates ASRs. This perspective is also supported by other research. This article finds that although the global incidence rate of GC shows a declining trend, the absolute number of cases follows different trajectories across regions due to population growth and aging\u003csup\u003e[17]\u003c/sup\u003e.. Furthermore, certain lifestyle-related risk factors prevalent in high-HDI nations, including obesity and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), may be linked to the development of cardia GC, partially offsetting the protective effect conferred by declining Helicobacter pylori infection rates\u003csup\u003e[18]\u003c/sup\u003e. This suggests that while economic development and medical advances bring health benefits, they may also be accompanied by shifts in cancer patterns, particularly in subtype distribution.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur findings also indicate that the age distribution of GC cases and deaths will evolve over the next two decades alongside demographic transitions, with the burden remaining concentrated predominantly in high-HDI regions\u003csup\u003e[15]\u003c/sup\u003e. As a highly heterogeneous malignancy of the digestive tract involving multifactorial etiology, the incidence of GC is driven by the interplay of Helicobacter pylori infection, dietary habits, genetic background, and environmental factors\u003csup\u003e[19, 20]\u003c/sup\u003e. Promoting healthy lifestyles, identifying at-risk populations, and implementing screening and H. pylori eradication programs are crucial for reducing the incidence of GC.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeographically, Asia bears the most severe burden of GC across all three age groups, with Eastern Asia experiencing the heaviest burden, while the African continent has the lowest incidence rates\u003csup\u003e[7]\u003c/sup\u003e. Particularly in China, Japan, South Korea, and Mongolia, the age-standardized incidence and mortality rates (ASIR and ASMR) among the elderly reach strikingly high levels. This pattern strongly aligns with well-established regional high-risk factors, including traditional dietary cultures high in salt and preserved foods, high prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection, specific eating habits (such as the consumption of scalding-hot foods), and potential genetic susceptibility\u003csup\u003e[21]\u003c/sup\u003e. Our analysis of countries with the highest incidence rates within each age group further refines this understanding. This highlights the existence of significant country-specific variations even within the high-risk region of Eastern Asia, warranting more in-depth etiological comparative studies.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinally, this study projects the global number of new GC cases and deaths by age group from 2022 to 2050. Based on global population growth and aging trends, even if current incidence rates remain unchanged, the number of new GC cases and deaths is expected to increase significantly by 2050. These projections clearly demonstrate that merely maintaining the status quo is far from sufficient. Without strong and effective interventions to reduce incidence and mortality rates, healthcare systems worldwide will face an extremely heavy burden in the future.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHelicobacter pylori infection is a Group 1 carcinogen for GC (particularly non-cardia gastric adenocarcinoma)\u003csup\u003e[22]\u003c/sup\u003e. Substantial epidemiological evidence indicates that eradicating H. pylori can effectively reduce the incidence and mortality risk of GC\u003csup\u003e[23]\u003c/sup\u003e. The WHO-IARC recommends that countries explore population-based H. pylori screening and treatment programs\u003csup\u003e[24]\u003c/sup\u003e. Large-scale efforts and practices of H. pylori eradication in Japan, Taiwan (China), and Shandong (China) have all significantly reduced the incidence of precancerous lesions and GC, and are predicted to potentially lead to a substantial reduction in GC mortality\u003csup\u003e[25]\u003c/sup\u003e .\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall, effective prevention of GC requires a multi-faceted strategy. Primary prevention should focus on reducing modifiable risk factors; besides promoting H. pylori screening and eradication, reducing salt intake, increasing the consumption of fresh produce, and discouraging tobacco and alcohol use should also be considered\u003csup\u003e[26]\u003c/sup\u003e. Secondary prevention through endoscopic screening in high-risk populations is cost-effective and can reduce GC mortality\u003csup\u003e[27, 28]\u003c/sup\u003e, as demonstrated by nationwide screening programs in countries like Japan and South Korea, which have achieved earlier diagnosis and higher survival rates\u003csup\u003e[29\u0026ndash;31]\u003c/sup\u003e. However, endoscopic screening is resource-intensive and may not be feasible in many low-income settings. There is a pressing need for non-invasive risk stratification tools and more cost-effective screening strategies to prioritize high-risk individuals for endoscopic examination.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, this study has several limitations. First, the estimates in the GLOBOCAN database rely on the quality of cancer registration in each country, and data from some low- and middle-income countries may be less accurate or incomplete. Second, our prediction model is based on 2022 incidence rates and does not account for future trends in risk factor prevalence\u0026mdash;such as changes in Helicobacter pylori infection rates or shifts in dietary patterns\u0026mdash;nor the potential impacts from breakthroughs in screening and treatment technologies. Additionally, we were unable to perform stratified analyses by thr anatomical subsite or histological subtype of GC, which may exhibit distinct epidemiological characteristics.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn summary, this study demonstrates that the epidemiological features of GC are complexly influenced by age, sex, geography, and socioeconomic development. Future prevention and control efforts must be multi-level and precision-oriented. At the global level, continued support should be provided to low- and middle-income countries to strengthen cancer registration systems and promote cost-effective H. pylori screening and eradication programs. At the national and regional levels, high-burden areas (such as East Asia) should persist in promoting healthy diets, tobacco control, and exploring tailored endoscopic screening programs suited to local conditions. At the research level, studies should be encouraged on the etiology of GC in young women, subtype-specific risk factors, and comparative effectiveness of various intervention strategies. Only through such comprehensive efforts can we potentially reverse the projected disease burden trend by 2050 and effectively alleviate the threat of GC to global health.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"header":"Declarations","content":"\u003cp\u003eDISCLOSURE\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGLOBOCAN 2022 database (https://gco.iarc.who.int/en) belong to public databases. GLOBOCAN estimates are based on data from population-based cancer registries and vital statistics registries from around the world, including LMICs, and are relevant to all countries. Users can download relevant data for free for research and publish relevant articles. Our study is based on open source data, so there are no ethical issues and other conflicts of interest. The authorship team jointly contributed international expertise in gastric cancer. Roles and responsibilities were agreed upon by all authors.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAUTHOR CONTRIBUTIONS\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYe Chen\u003c/strong\u003e: Writing - review and editing; funding acquisition; supervision; methodology; investigation; formal analysis; conceptualization. \u003cstrong\u003eBingyun Lu\u003c/strong\u003e: \u0026nbsp;Writing - original draft; Methodology; validation; visualization; software; formal analysis; writing - review and editing. \u003cstrong\u003eDongjing Zhang\u003c/strong\u003e: Conceptualization; methodology; visualization; validation; investigation. \u003cstrong\u003eQizhen Liu\u003c/strong\u003e: Methodology; validation; data curation; software. \u003cstrong\u003eXuanxuan Zuo\u003c/strong\u003e: Conceptualization; investigation; validation.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors acknowledge all contributing cancer registries worldwide and the IARC team for their data and critical review of the estimates.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eETHICS DECLARATIONS\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur study did not involve humans or experiments, and it therefore required no ethical approvals.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot applicable.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors declare no conflict of interest.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDISCLAIMER\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere authors are identified as personnel of the International Agency for Research on Cancer/World Health Organization, the authors alone are responsible for the views expressed in this article and they do not necessarily represent the decisions, policy or views of the International Agency for Research on Cancer/World Health Organization.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"header":"References","content":"\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTan N, Wu H, Cao M, et al. 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This study aimed to analyze the burden of GC globally according to the latest estimates of GLOBOCAN 2022, with the hope of providing a reference for healthcare interventions.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMethods\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis study utilized the data from GLOBOCAN 2022 to examine the incidence and mortality of GC globally, stratified by gender (males/females) and age (young group (15\u0026ndash;39), middle-aged group (40\u0026ndash;64), and elderly group (65\u0026ndash;85+)). Finally, starting from the baseline year of 2022, the numbers of new cases and deaths globally by 2050 were predicted.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eResults\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2022, it was projected that 968,194 individuals were diagnosed with GC on a global scale, and 659,944 succumbed to the disease. Interestingly, in the young age group, the difference in disease burden between males and females was not very obvious, while in the middle-aged and elderly groups, the number of new cases and deaths among male patients was almost twice that among female patients. Moreover, the disease burden in the elderly group was more severe. Ultimately, in comparison to 2022, it is anticipated that by 2050, due to population growth and aging, the count of new GC cases will escalate by roughly 264% among elderly males, 268.3% among elderly females, and the count of deaths will surge by 275.3% among elderly males, 279.2% among elderly females.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConclusion\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe GC burden was more severe in elderly males and showed regional differences to some extent. 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