Systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of oral cancer in Nigeria.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Oral cancer is ranked among the ten most common cancers in the world and is a growing public health concern in Nigeria. However, the extent of the burden of oral cancer in Nigeria is poorly understood. A better understanding of the prevalence of oral cancer will inform the development and implementation of efficient and effective oral cancer prevention and management strategies. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the prevalence of oral cancer in Nigeria to guide relevant oral health interventions and policies.

Methods

We searched PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), and Web of Science for studies published from 1990 until August 15, 2023. We included cohort, cross-sectional, case-contr

SUBMITTER: Nwaozuru U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11927334 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature