Browsing by Author "Kaewdech, Apichat"

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    Alcohol‐Attributable Cancer: Update From the Global Burden of Disease 2021 Study
    (2025) Danpanichkul, Pojsakorn; Pang, Yanfang; Díaz Piga, Luis Antonio; White, Trenton M.; Sirimangklanurak, Supapitch; Auttapracha, Thanida; Suparan, Kanokphong; Syn, Nicholas; Jatupornpakdee, Pimtawan; Saowapa, Sakditad; Ng, Cheng Han; Kaewdech, Apichat; Lui, Rashid N.; Fallon, Michael B.; Yang, Ju Dong; Louvet, Alexandre; Noureddin, Mazen; Liangpunsakul, Suthat; Jepsen, Peter; Lazarus, Jeffrey V.; Arab, Juan Pablo; Wijarnpreecha, Karn
    Background and AimsAlcohol is a major risk factor for cancer development. Our study aimed to provide the updated global, regional and national burden of alcohol-attributable cancer.Approach and ResultsWe analysed the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 to determine the death and age-standardised death rate (ASDR) from alcohol-attributable cancer and the change of these measures between 2000 and 2021 (reflected as annual percent change [APC]), classified by region, nation and country's developmental status, which is based on the sociodemographic index (SDI).ResultsIn 2021, there were 343,370 deaths globally from alcohol-attributable cancer, which was an increase from 2000 by 51%. Alcohol-attributable cancer accounted for 3.5% of all cancer deaths. Among alcohol-attributable cancer, liver cancer (27%) accounted for the highest mortality from alcohol, followed by oesophageal (24%) and colorectal cancer (16%). From 2000 to 2021, ASDR from alcohol-attributable cancer decreased (APC: −0.66%). Regionally, from 2000 to 2021, the fastest-growing ASDR was observed in South Asia. Classified by SDI, low (APC: 0.33%) and low-to-middle SDI countries (APC: 1.58%) exhibited an uptrend in ASDR from alcohol-attributable cancer. While the ASDR from all other cancers decreased, ASDR from early-onset (15–49 years) lip and oral cavity cancer increased (APC: 0.40%).ConclusionsFrom 2000 to 2021, although the ASDR from alcohol-attributable cancer declined, the total number of deaths continued to rise. This trend was accompanied by variations across sociodemographic groups and cancer types, particularly gastrointestinal cancers. Urgent efforts are needed both globally and at regional levels to address the burden of alcohol-attributable cancers.
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    Global epidemiology of alcohol-associated liver disease in adolescents and young adults
    (2024) Danpanichkul, Pojsakorn; Chen, Vincent L.; Tothanarungroj, Primrose; Kaewdech, Apichat; Kanjanakot, Yatawee; Fangsaard, Panisara; Wattanachayakul, Phuuwadith; Duangsonk, Kwanjit; Kongarin, Siwanart; Yang, Ju Dong; Wong, Robert J.; Noureddin, Mazen; Diaz, Luis Antonio; Arab, Juan Pablo; Liangpunsakul, Suthat; Wijarnpreecha, Karn
    Background and AimsThe objective of the study was to analyse the prevalence, incidence, and death of alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) among adolescents and young adults globally, continentally, and nationally, focusing on trends over time.MethodsThe study analysed data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study between 2000 and 2019. It examined ALD's prevalence, incidence, and death in adolescents and young adults aged 15-29, segmented by region, nation, and sociodemographic index. The analysis utilised Joinpoint regression modelling to calculate the annual per cent change (APC) in the rate of these parameters over time.ResultsIn 2019, there were 281,450 ALD prevalences, 18,930 incidences, and 3190 deaths among adolescents and young adults globally. From 2000 to 2019, the age-adjusted prevalence rate per 100,000 increased in the 25-29 age group (APC: +0.6%, p = 0.003), remained stable among ages 20-24 (p = 0.302) and ages 15-19 (p = 0.160). Prevalence increased significantly from age 15-19 to 20-24 (19-fold increase) and from age 20-24 to 25-29 (2.5-fold increase). ALD prevalence rates increased in all age groups in adolescents and young adults in Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean region. Around three-quarters of countries and territories experienced an increase in ALD incidence rates in young adults.ConclusionOver two decades, the burden of ALD among adolescents and young adults has increased globally. The study emphasises the importance of public health policies aimed at reducing alcohol consumption and preventing ALD among younger populations.