Seasonal variations in the diagnosis of the top 10 cancers in Korea: A nationwide population-based study using a common data model.
Jin-Young YoonMin-Seob KwakHa Il KimJae Myung ChaPublished in: Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology (2021)
Significant seasonal variations were found in the diagnosis of the top 10 major cancers, with a winter peak, which may be explained by the participants' behavior pattern with respect to the NCSP. Our findings suggest that trading off of NCSP healthcare resources between winter and other seasons may be beneficial.