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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology
The role of hospital-based cancer registries in low and middle income countries-The Nigerian Case Study
Cancer Epidemiology, Volume 36, No. 5, Year 2012
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Background: The incidence of cancer continues to rise all over the world and current projections show that there will be 1.27 million new cases and almost 1 million deaths by 2030. In view of the rising incidence of cancer in sub-Saharan Africa, urgent steps are needed to guide appropriate policy, health sector investment and resource allocation. We posit that hospital based cancer registries (HBCR) are fundamental sources of information on the frequent cancer sites in limited resource regions where population level data is often unavailable. In regions where population based cancer registries are not in existence, HBCR are beneficial for policy and planning. Materials and methods: Nineteen of twenty-one cancer registries in Nigeria met the definition of HBCR, and from these registries, we requested data on cancer cases recorded from January 2009 to December 2010. 16 of the 19 registries (84%) responded. Data on year hospital was established; year cancer registry was established, no. of pathologists and types of oncology services available in each tertiary health facility were shown. Analysis of relative frequency of cancers in each HBCR, the basis of diagnosis recorded in the HBCR and the total number of cases recorded by gender was carried out. Results: The total number of cancers registered in these 11 hospital based cancer registries in 2009 and 2010 was 6484. The number of new cancer cases recorded annually in these hospital based cancer registries on average was 117 cases in males and I77 cases in females. Breast and cervical cancer were the most common cancers seen in women while prostate cancer was the commonest among men seen in these tertiary hospitals. Conclusion: Information provided by HBCR is beneficial and can be utilized for the improvement of cancer care delivery systems in low and middle income countries where there are no population based cancer registries. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd.
Authors & Co-Authors
Jedy-Agba, Elima E.
Nigeria, Abuja
Institute of Human Virology - Nigeria
Curado, Maria Paula
France, Dardilly
International Prevention Research Institute
Oga, Emmanuel
Nigeria, Abuja
Institute of Human Virology - Nigeria
Omotara Samaila, Modupeola
Nigeria, Zaria
Ahmadu Bello University
Ezeome, Emmanuel R.
Nigeria, Naukka
University of Nigeria
Obiorah, Christopher Chinedu
Nigeria, Port Harcourt
University of Port Harcourt
Erinomo, Olagoke Olasehinde
Nigeria, Abeokuta
Federal Medical Center Fmc
Ekanem, Ima Obong A.
Nigeria, Calabar
University of Calabar
Uka, Cornelius
Nigeria, Awka
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Mayun, Ahmad A.
Nigeria, Maiduguri
University of Maiduguri
Afolayan, Enoch Abiodun
Nigeria, Ilorin
University of Ilorin
Abiodun, Popoola
Nigeria, Lagos
Lagos State University Teaching Hospital
Olasode, Babatunde J.
Nigeria, Ife
Obafemi Awolowo University
Omonisi, Abidemi Emmanuel
Nigeria, Ife
Obafemi Awolowo University
Otu, Theresa Ize
Nigeria, Abuja
University of Abuja
Osinubi, Patience
Nigeria, Abuja
Federal Ministry of Health Fmoh
Dakum, Patrick Sunday
Nigeria, Abuja
Institute of Human Virology - Nigeria
Blattner, William A.
United States, Baltimore
University of Maryland, Baltimore Umb
Adebamowo, Clement
Nigeria, Abuja
Institute of Human Virology - Nigeria
United States, Baltimore
University of Maryland, Baltimore Umb
Statistics
Citations: 70
Authors: 19
Affiliations: 15
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/j.canep.2012.05.010
ISSN:
18777821
e-ISSN:
1877783X
Research Areas
Cancer
Health System And Policy
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Cohort Study
Case Study
Study Approach
Qualitative
Study Locations
Nigeria
Participants Gender
Male
Female