Estimating the incidence of colorectal cancer in Sub–Saharan Africa: A systematic analysis
Nearly two–thirds of annual mortality worldwide is attributable to non–communicable diseases (NCDs), with 70% estimated to occur in low– and middle–income countries (LMIC). Colorectal cancer (CRC) accounts for over 600 000 deaths annually, but data concerning cancer rates in LMIC is very poor. This...
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Language: | English |
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Edinburgh University Global Health Society
2012-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Global Health |
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Online Access: | http://www.jogh.org/documents/issue201202/12-Article%20Graham.pdf |