The forecast for mortality due to stomach malignant neoplasms among women in Japan shows a decreasing trend over the period from 2024 to 2028. Starting at a standardized rate of 9.1 deaths per hundred thousand women in 2024, the rate is projected to decline to 7.4 by 2028. This equates to a year-on-year percentage reduction of approximately 4.4% from 2024 to 2025, 5.7% from 2025 to 2026, 4.9% from 2026 to 2027, and a further 5.1% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period is a notable decrease of about 5.2% per annum.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Advancements in early detection and screening methods, which could accelerate the downward trend in mortality rates.
- The impact of dietary and lifestyle changes as a result of public health initiatives.
- Developments in medical treatments and innovations that could further influence the reduction rate.
