Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	119810
Country	United States

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Review
Article Title	Pancreatic cancer: Recent epidemiological trends and risk determinants
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Amit Hudgi, Alexander Woodcock, Ali Mirza, Porsha Okiye, Brendan Kemple, Humberto Sifuentes and Subbaramia Sridhar
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Corresponding Author	Alexander Woodcock, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, 1120 W 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912, United States. awoodcock@augusta.edu
Key Words	Pancreatic cancer; Pancreas; Epidemiology; Risk factors; Screening; Prevention
Core Tip	Pancreatic cancer is a diagnosis that is often devastating due to high mortality rates. This review covers up-to-date data regarding global incidence and mortality, then further delves into important risk factors for developing pancreatic cancer in detail. Some of the risk factors discussed are modifiable, such as tobacco or alcohol use, while others are not modifiable, like age, race, or genetics. Finally, this review covers current screening and surveillance recommendations.
Citation	Hudgi A, Woodcock A, Mirza A, Okiye P, Kemple B, Sifuentes H, Sridhar S. Pancreatic cancer: Recent epidemiological trends and risk determinants. World J Gastroenterol 2026; In press

Received	2026-02-07 03:27
Peer-Review Started	2026-02-07 03:27
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-27 10:16
Return for Revision	2026-02-27 10:16
Revised	2026-03-13 06:58
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-03-27 16:52
Second Decision by Editor	2026-05-07 03:24
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-05-07 10:19
Articles in Press	2026-05-07 10:19
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ISSN	1007-9327 (print) and 2219-2840 (online)
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