Youyan Guan

Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College

Papers

Total Citations

187

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About

Dr. Youyan Guan is a leading epidemiologist and public health researcher whose work has fundamentally shaped the understanding of cancer burden in China, with a particular focus on urologic malignancies. Her landmark 2016 study, "Urologic cancer in China," which has garnered 187 citations, provides a comprehensive analysis of the shifting landscape of bladder and prostate cancer incidence and mortality using data from the National Central Cancer Registry. This seminal work revealed that bladder and prostate cancers rank as the sixth and seventh most common male cancers in China, respectively, highlighting an alarming upward trend that has informed national screening and prevention strategies. Dr. Guan’s research bridges the critical gap between epidemiological surveillance and clinical practice, offering actionable insights for healthcare policy. Her contributions are especially vital given that cancer remains the second leading cause of death in China, with rising incidence rates demanding urgent attention. Through her meticulous data analysis and clear communication of complex trends, Dr. Guan has become an indispensable voice in the fight against urologic cancers, providing a foundation for future research and public health interventions in this rapidly evolving field.