Incidence of colorectal cancer in Eritrea: Data from the National Health Laboratory, 2011-2017.

ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION:Recent studies have reported a significant increase in the prevalence of colorectal cancer (CRC) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Further, several studies employing disparate modelling algorithms have projected a significant rise in the frequency of CRC cases in the region. However, lack of good quality data on multiple themes related to CRC including incidence, among others, continues to be a problem in the region. Therefore, this study was designed to collect data on the incidence of CRC in Eritrea. METHODS:We conducted a retrospective analysis using data captured between 2011 and 2017 at the National Health Laboratory (NHL) in Asmara, Eritrea. RESULTS:241 colorectal cases were identified in the Eritrean National Health Laboratory (NHL) database between 2011 and 2017. In the fin

SUBMITTER: Medhin LB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6853305 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature