[Chinese Guideline on Risk Management of Gastric Cancer in the General Public(2023 Edition)]

Abstract

The disease burden of gastric cancer is considerable heavy in China, where the annual number of new gastric cancer cases and deaths rank first in the world. It has been shown that risk assessment, screening, and reducing risk factors may effectively reduce gastric cancer development in general population. However, there is currently a lack of practice guidelines on risk management of gastric cancer for the general public in China. This guideline was conducted by the Chinese Gastric Cancer Association (CGCA) and Chinese Society of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons (CSUGS). Based on the best research evidence and health expertise, we developed 17 questions and formulated 18 recommendations. These recommendations provide comprehensive guidance for the management of gastric cancer risk in the general public, with the potential to reduce the cancer development and the burden of disease.