Epidemiology of Stomach Cancer in Northeastern States of India: Focusing on Nagaland and the Effectiveness of Screening Programs

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Year : 2025 | Volume : 2 | 02 | Page :
    By

    Atul KHAJURIA,

  1. Director, Desh Bhagat University, Punjab, India

Abstract

Stomach cancer represents a critical public health burden in northeastern India, with Nagaland exhibiting the highest age-standardized incidence rate in the country – nearly triple the national average. This elevated risk profile stems from multiple factors including traditional dietary practices (high consumption of smoked meats and fermented foods), widespread Helicobacter pylori infection (affecting approximately 70% of adults), prevalent tobacco/alcohol use, and limited healthcare infrastructure. Despite demonstrated success of endoscopic screening programs in nations like Japan and South Korea, such initiatives remain largely unavailable in Nagaland, creating a pressing need to examine both epidemiological patterns and screening barriers in this high-risk population.

Keywords: gastric cancer, cancer screening, cancer epidemiology, health disparities, India, Helicobacter pylori, early detection of cancer, public health

How to cite this article:
Atul KHAJURIA. Epidemiology of Stomach Cancer in Northeastern States of India: Focusing on Nagaland and the Effectiveness of Screening Programs. International Journal of Pathogens. 2025; 02(02):-.
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Atul KHAJURIA. Epidemiology of Stomach Cancer in Northeastern States of India: Focusing on Nagaland and the Effectiveness of Screening Programs. International Journal of Pathogens. 2025; 02(02):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/ijpg/article=2025/view=234951


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Volume 02
02
Received 04/05/2025
Accepted 22/05/2025
Published 27/12/2025
Publication Time 237 Days
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