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Thyroid Cancer Cases Surge in Korea
Thyroid Cancer Becoming More Prevalent in Korea
Since the year 2000, the number of people that are suffering from thyroid cancer and other types of cancer such as prostate cancer, breast cancer, and colon cancer has dramatically increased in Korea.
What is the Cause for the Increase of Thyroid Cancer in Korea?
Researchers attribute this increase to the nation’s improved medical facilities which enable doctors to diagnose these types of cancers in the area. The move toward a western-style diet is also a factor that has been widely believed to be responsible for the surge in these types of cancers in Korea.
What are the Most Common Types of Cancer in Korea?
The most common type of cancer was stomach cancer, with thyroid cancer coming in a close second. The number of thyroid cancer patients jumped an incredible twenty-five percent since only last year.
Who are the Most Common Victims of Cancer in Korea?
Thyroid cancer has surged particularly among women. The number of colon cancer cases has also dramatically increased and researchers attribute this to a change in the diet toward a heavier one.
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