From: Positive selection on a bacterial oncoprotein associated with gastric cancer
Region | Incidence of gastric cancer (per 100000) | Incidence of esophageal cancer (per 100000) |
---|---|---|
Peru | 21.2 | 1.1 |
Venezuela | 10.4 | 1.5 |
Japan | 31.1 | 5.7 |
Central China | 29.9 | 16.7 |
Hong Kong | 29.5 | 12.7 |
Vietnam | 18.9 | 1.9 |
Austria | 7 | 2.6 |
Germany | 7.7 | 3.8 |
India | 3.8 | 5.3 |
Italy | 10.9 | 1.9 |
Sweden | 4.3 | 2.2 |
U.K. | 5.6 | 6.6 |
Africa | 4 | 5 |