Thyroid cancer in Asia: incidence, mortality in 2022, and future projections to 2050.

Summary: Did you know that most of the world's thyroid cancer cases happen in Asia? In 2022, Asia had nearly 600,000 new cases, making up more than 70% of the global total. The numbers are going up fastest in men and younger people. South Korea had the highest rate of new cases, while China had the most cases overall. Experts predict that by the year 2050, there will be nearly 750,000 new cases each year in Asia. To help stop this, countries need better health plans that focus on the different needs of men, women, and younger people, while also making sure doctors don't overtreat harmless lumps.