Disparity in the incidence, prevalence, etiology, screening and presentation of cervical cancer between Africa and America
- Obstetrics & Gynecology International Journal
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Omotoso J Ayodele,1 Odusolu Patience,2 Adekanye G Abiola,3 Ugbem Theophilus,1 Margaret I Akpan,4 Mbang K Ada,5 Akaba kingsley,6 Olukayode Oshatuyi,7 Udoka Chigozie,8 Naomi Ernest,1 Nchewi E Ani,7 Lucy A Inaku,7 Dike Macdonald,1 Ekpe L Ekpe,8 Nzominu L Chioma,9 Edem S John10
Abstract
Cervical cancer represents a huge burden of non-infectious disease globally. It is the fourth most common cancer in women and accounts for over half a million deaths every year. In low and middle income countries (LMIC) it is the second most common cancer among women closely following breast cancer.
Keywords
human papillomavirus, cancer, cervical, intraepithelial lesion
