Vietnam Faces Rising Cancer Deaths: Top Four Types Account for Over Half of Fatalities
Vietnam is projected to record approximately 152,100 cancer deaths annually between 2021 and 2025. Lung, liver, stomach, and colorectal cancers are identified as the deadliest, collectively accounting for over half of all cancer fatalities, posing a significant public health challenge.
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