Mapping evidence on the distribution of human papillomavirus-related cancers in sub-Saharan Africa: scoping review protocol

Mapping evidence on the distribution of human papillomavirus-related cancers in sub-Saharan Africa: scoping review protocol

Abstract Background Despite the introduction of HPV vaccines, the incidence of HPV-related cancers (cervical, penile, anal, vulvar, vagina, head, and neck) in sub-Saharan Africa has been rising. The increasing incidence of these HPV-related cancers has been attributed to changes in lifestyle-related...

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Main Authors: Bridget K. M. Lekoane, Tivani P. Mashamba-Thompson, Themba G. Ginindza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:Systematic Reviews
Subjects:
HPV-related cancers
Risk factors
Prevalence
Incidence
Mortality
Trends
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13643-017-0623-3

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