Epidemiological trends and risk attribution of early-onset liver cancer: insights from the Global Burden of Disease study 2021

Key Points

• This research aims to understand the trends and risk factors associated with early-onset liver cancer globally.
• Analyzed data from the Global Burden of Disease study 2021
• Assessed the impact of socio-economic status on liver cancer incidence
• Examined the role of NASH-related factors in liver cancer development
• Less developed countries exhibit a higher incidence of early-onset liver cancer
• NASH-related liver cancer cases are increasing, particularly in high-income regions
• Effective weight control measures may significantly reduce the risk of liver cancer