Factors Associated with Attending the National Cancer Screening Program for Liver Cancer in Korea

Noh, Dai Keun; Choi, Kui Son; Jun, Jae Kwan; Lee, Hoo Yeon; Park, Sohee

doi:10.7314/apjcp.2012.13.2.731

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“…Similar to previous studies that showed an association between obesity and alcohol consumption [29], [30], the odds that individuals who were of normal weight (18.5≤ BMI <25 kg/m 2 ) consumed alcohol were significantly lower than were those that overweight or obese people (BMI ≥25 kg/m 2 ) did so. Additionally, our results showed no statistically significant differences in monthly drinking or high-risk drinking between obese people (BMI ≥25 kg/m 2 ) and people with BMI <18.5 kg/m 2 .…”

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“…Alpha-fetoprotein and ultrasonography tests are provided for men and women aged 40 years or older with chronic HBV or hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, liver cirrhosis, or chronic liver disease of any cause [30], [31]. However, there is no specific national program for the primary prevention of liver diseases that targets high-risk populations.…”

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Factors Associated with Alcohol Consumption in Hepatitis B Carriers: A Nationwide Study in the Republic of Korea

Park

Jung

et al. 2014

PLoS ONE

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This study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of alcohol consumption and identify the sociodemographic factors associated with alcohol consumption among individuals with hepatitis B virus(HBV) infection. We used data from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys, a nationwide survey conducted between 2007 and 2011. “Monthly alcohol consumption” was defined as having consumed alcohol at least once per month during the past year, and “high-risk alcohol consumption” was defined as having consumed alcohol twice or more per week and, for males, having consumed at least 60 g of alcohol on one occasion or, for females, having consumed at least 40 g of alcohol on more than one occasion. The prevalence of monthly alcohol consumption was 53.2%, and that of high-risk alcohol consumption was 11.8% among HBV carriers. Less education was associated with both monthly and high-risk alcohol consumption(OR = 1.75 [95% CI = 1.02−3.02] for monthly alcohol consumption among those with less than a high school education; OR = 2.48 [95% CI = 1.19−5.17] for high-risk alcohol consumption among those with less than a high school education and OR = 2.02 [95% CI = 1.12−3.64] among those with a high school education). Additionally, smoking and being male increased the risk of alcohol consumption, and older age and having a normal body mass index decreased the risk. HBV carriers who were less educated, overweight, and smokers were more likely to consume alcohol or meet criteria for high-risk drinking. Health policies and intervention programs aimed at promoting a generally healthy lifestyle in HBV carriers should consider educational inequalities and alcohol consumption.

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Factors Associated with Alcohol Consumption in Hepatitis B Carriers: A Nationwide Study in the Republic of Korea

Park

Jung

et al. 2014

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“…In the NCSP, liver cancer screening is recommended between 6 months in high-risk groups, such as those positive for hepatitis B virus surface antigen or hepatitis C virus antibody or who have liver cirrhosis. A previous study conducted in Korea reported disparities according gender, age, and risk factors for liver cancer in liver cancer screening Noh et al, 2012). Efforts to increase participation in liver screening among high-risk groups are needed.…”

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“…In 2004, colorectal cancer was included in the NCSP, and since 2005, the NSCP has provided Medical Aid recipients and NHI beneficiaries in the lower 50% income stratum with screenings for five types of cancer (stomach, liver, colorectal, breast, and cervix). NHI beneficiaries in the upper 50% income stratum also receive screening services for the same five types of cancer from the NHI Corporation, but they are required to pay 10% of the charge (Shim et al, 2010;Noh et al, 2012).…”

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Cancer Screening in Korea, 2012: Results from the Korean National Cancer Screening Survey

Park

Lee

Choi

et al. 2013

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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We investigated the cancer screening rates for five types of cancer (stomach, liver, colorectal, breast, and cervix uteri) using data from the Korean National Cancer Screening Survey (KNCSS), which is a nationwide, annual cross-sectional survey. The eligible study population included cancer-free men 40 years of age and older and women 30 years of age and older. The lifetime screening rate and screening rate with recommendation were calculated. The lifetime screening rates for gastric, liver, colorectal, breast, and cervical cancers were 77.9%, 69.9%, 65.8%, 82.9%, and 77.1%, respectively. The screening rates with recommendation were 70.9%, 21.5%, 44.7%, 70.9%, and 67.9%, respectively. The most common reason for all types of cancer was "no symptoms," followed by "lack of time" and "fear of the examination procedure." Efforts to facilitate participation in liver and colorectal cancer screening among Korean men and women are needed.

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“…In some Asian countries like South Korea, National Cancer Screening program for liver cancer was initiated but the participation of general population is still low (Noh et al, 2012). The main challenge which still present in Asia, is the high prevalence of chronic hepatitis.…”

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Burden of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Asia

Fazeli¹,

Pourhoseingholi²,

Vahedi³

et al. 2012

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the sixth most prevalent cancer worldwide, continues to have high prevalence example in China. HBV vaccination should be the major preventive tactic in Asian countries. The burden of HCC is low in Iran because most cases are due to HBV and this infection was less common. Although in Iran, a mass vaccination program started in 1993, its impact on decreasing the burden of HCC due to HBV can only be expected in future decades.

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Factors Associated with Attending the National Cancer Screening Program for Liver Cancer in Korea

Cited by 14 publications

References 19 publications

Factors Associated with Alcohol Consumption in Hepatitis B Carriers: A Nationwide Study in the Republic of Korea

Factors Associated with Alcohol Consumption in Hepatitis B Carriers: A Nationwide Study in the Republic of Korea

Cancer Screening in Korea, 2012: Results from the Korean National Cancer Screening Survey

Burden of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Asia

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