Estimating the incidence of colorectal cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

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 study analyses the data available to produce an estimate of the incidence of colorectal cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).

Methods

DATA FOR THIS ANALYSIS CAME FROM TWO MAIN SOURCES: a systematic search of Medline, EMBASE and Global Health which found 15 published data sets, and an additional 42 unpublished data sets which were sourced from the IARC and individual cancer registries. Data for case rates by age and sex, as well as population denominators were extracted an

SUBMITTER: Graham A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3529315 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature