Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains one of the most common and socially
significant types of malignant neoplasms worldwide, particularly in countries with
developing healthcare systems. According to the International Agency for Research on
Cancer (IARC), CRC ranks third in terms of incidence and second in cancer-related mortality
globally. Given global population aging, lifestyle changes, and growing exposure to risk
factors, epidemiological monitoring and evaluation of incidence trends are becoming
increasingly important.
the level and dynamics of colorectal