Stomach cancer to fall by 25%

Cases of stomach cancer are set to fall by 25 per cent in western countries, new research suggests.

Danish researchers studying cases of the disease found that they have been steadily declining over the last few decades, leading them to predict further reductions in the future.

"A considerable further decline in gastric cancer incidence of at least 24 per cent in the coming decade may be anticipated in these countries, and this will occur without any specific intervention." - Researchers' report