Table 4.
Mortality figures from gastric cancer for populations examined in this study
| Region | Incidence of gastric cancer (per 100000) | Incidence of esophageal cancer (per 100000) |
|---|---|---|
| Peru | 21.2 | 1.1 |
| Venezuela | 10.4 | 1.5 |
| Japan | 31.1 | 5.7 |
| Central China | 29.9 | 16.7 |
| Hong Kong | 29.5 | 12.7 |
| Vietnam | 18.9 | 1.9 |
| Austria | 7 | 2.6 |
| Germany | 7.7 | 3.8 |
| India | 3.8 | 5.3 |
| Italy | 10.9 | 1.9 |
| Sweden | 4.3 | 2.2 |
| U.K. | 5.6 | 6.6 |
| Africa | 4 | 5 |
Data were derived from the GLOBOCON project, International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization and Center for Health Protection, Department of Health, Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Hong Kong).