Cancer is a terrible disease caused by abnormal cell growth, leading to the top cause of death. According to the 2017 National Cancer Registration Statistics announced by the Ministry of Health and Welfare in 2019, 232,255 people were diagnosed with cancer. Let's take a look at which cancers have high incidence rates in South Korea. Kidney cancer ranks 12th at 2.3%. Kidney cancer can be caused by environmental habits and lifestyle factors such as smoking, obesity, high blood pressure, and dietary habits. Gallbladder cancer ranks 9th at 2.9%. Gallstones are formed by the components of bile in the gallbladder or bile ducts getting stuck together, with about 1 to 2% experiencing symptoms. Pancreatic cancer ranks 8th at 3.0%. Pancreatic cancer is related to factors like being over 45 years old, having a history of smoking, long-standing diabetes, and consuming fatty foods. Recently, it has been reported to also occur in cases of chronic pancreatitis. Prostate cancer ranks 7th at 5.5%.

The exact cause of cancer has not yet been identified. The causes of liver cancer, ranking 6th at 6.6%, include viral hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and excessive drinking. Breast cancer, ranking 5th at 9.6%, is caused by factors such as female gender, radiation exposure, high-fat diet, smoking, and environmental hormones. Thyroid cancer, ranking 3rd at 11.3%, is said to be caused by factors such as radiation exposure, a history of past thyroid diseases, and genetic factors. Lung cancer, ranking 2nd at 11.6%, is mainly caused by smoking, which is the most important factor in its onset, as well as air pollution, asbestos, radon, and other substances that can cause lung damage. Colorectal cancer, ranking 2nd at 12.1%, the cause of colorectal cancer is not clear, but it mainly occurs in people over 40 years old. Stomach cancer, ranking 1st at 12.8%, is caused by factors such as chronic atrophic gastritis, Helicobacter pylori infection, and other environmental factors.

In addition, it is said to occur more frequently in women than in men in South Korea. Thank you.

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