ArticleCancer control : journal of the Moffitt Cancer Center
Liver Cancer and Risk Factors in the MENA Region: Epidemiology and Temporal Trends Based on the 2019 Global Burden of Disease Data.
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- Alleviating the Global Burden of Cancer Through Prevention and Early Detection.Cancer control : journal of the Moffitt Cancer CenterArticle
- Asian Burden of Liver Cancer 1990-2021 and Predictions to 2040: An Analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021.Cancer control : journal of the Moffitt Cancer CenterArticle
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Abstract
backgroundLiver cancer (LivCa) is a growing concern in the MENA region, driven by diverse factors, including viral hepatitis, lifestyle-related risks, and other causes.
methodsUtilizing GBD 2019 data, we assessed LivCa patterns, emphasizing chronic viral hepatitis, non-viral factors, and health care disparities across the MENA region.
resultsRising LivCa rates, particularly related to chronic viral hepatitis, highlight the region's health challenges. Lifestyle factors, such as obesity and diabetes, contribute significantly. Disparities in health care access and cancer registration hinder accurate assessments.
conclusionA comprehensive strategy is vital, encompassing vaccination promotion, health care enhancements, and lifestyle awareness. Urgent coordinated efforts are needed to address disparities, implement evidence-based interventions, and alleviate the escalating LivCa burden in the MENA region.
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