Does global warming increase the risk of liver cancer in Australia?Perspectives based on spatial variability br

Australia has experienced an astonishing increase in liver cancer over the past few decades and the epidemiologicalreasons behind this are puzzling. The existing recognized risk factors for liver cancer, viral hepatitis, and alcohol con-sumption, are inconsistent with the trend in liver cancer. Behind the effects of migration and metabolic disease lies apotential contribution of climate change to an increase in liver cancer. This study explored the climate-associated dis-tribution of high-risk areas for liver cancer by comparing liver cancer to lung cancer andfinds that the incidence ofliver cancer is more pronounced in hot and humid areas. This study showed the risk of liver cancer was higher inthe equatorial region and tropical regions. These results will extend the study on the health consequences of climatechange and provide more ideas and directions for future researchers.

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Australia has seen a significant increase in liver cancer cases in recent decades, and the reasons behind this trend are puzzling. The known risk factors of viral hepatitis and alcohol consumption do not align with the increase. This study suggests that climate change may play a role in the rise of liver cancer, as it found a higher incidence in hot and humid areas. The results contribute to our understanding of the health consequences of climate change and provide insights for future research.