Publications by authors named "Man Sing Tin"

Background: Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are common complaint in urology practice and affecting the quality of life for patients. This article aims to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis on the global prevalence of LUTS overall, and according to different patient characteristics.

Methods: We searched MEDLINE and Embase for population-based epidemiological studies reporting the prevalence of LUTS from inception to 1 Jan 2021.

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  • Testicular cancer is prevalent among young males, particularly in high-income Western countries, indicating significant variances in incidence and mortality rates globally.
  • Research examined factors such as human development index (HDI), gross domestic product (GDP), and lifestyle habits to understand their associations with testicular cancer trends.
  • Results showed higher testicular cancer incidence correlated with higher HDI and GDP, while the highest mortality rates were found in low-income countries, linking lifestyle factors like alcohol consumption and obesity to increased cancer risks.
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Background: This study aimed to evaluate the updated burden and temporal trends of cancer incidence and mortality in Asian countries.

Methodology: The data used in this study were retrieved from the Global Cancer Observatory, volumes I-XI, and the mortality database. These data were used to calculate the Average Annual Percentage Change (AAPC), with a 95% confidence interval (CI) by joinpoint regression analysis to determine the epidemiological trend in the past decade.

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Background: Lung cancer ranks second for cancer incidence and first for cancer mortality. Investigation into its risk factors and epidemiologic trends could help describe geographical distribution and identify high-risk population groups.

Research Question: What is the global incidence, mortality, associated risk factors, and temporal trends of lung cancer by sex, age, and country?

Study Design And Methods: Data on incidence and mortality were retrieved from the Global Cancer Observatory (GLOBOCAN), Cancer Incidence in Five Continents series I-X, World Health Organization (WHO) mortality database, the Nordic Cancer Registries (NORDCAN), and the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program (SEER).

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Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the most updated worldwide distribution, risk factors, and temporal trends of cervical cancer for different countries and age groups.

Methods: The Global Cancer Observatory database was retrieved for the age-standardized rates (ASRs, per 100,000 persons) for incidence and mortality of cervical cancer in 2018. The associations with risk factors were examined by multivariable regression analysis, adjusting for human development index (HDI) and gross domestic products (GDP) per capita.

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The present study aimed to evaluate the factors associated with unwillingness to join a healthcare voucher scheme for screening of cardiovascular risk factors in a Chinese population. We conducted a telephone survey by random selection of 1200 subjects who were aged 45 years or above in Hong Kong. We collected data on their attitude, perception, and perceived feasibility of a healthcare voucher scheme.

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