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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology
New data tells us more about cancer incidence in North Africa
European Journal of Cancer, Volume 46, No. 3, Year 2010
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Over the last few years, Cancer Registries in North Africa (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya and Egypt) increased in number from one to nine, and now covers 13% of the total regional population. Their data can be considered of good or acceptable quality, according to available indicators. The pattern of risk shown by these Registries is quite unique. The total cancer burden in the North African countries is between one third and one half of what is observed in Europe. The overall incidence rate in men (world age standardised, per 100,000) ranges from 86.3 in Sétif, Algeria, to 156.1 in Garbiah, Egypt. The range is similar in women: from 80.3 in Sétif to 164.0 in Algier, both in Algeria. The case mix and the level of rates are quite homogeneous in the countries considered. The most frequent cancers are the same as in Europe (Lung, Breast and Prostate). This pattern completely differs from that of Central and Southern African countries, where infection-related cancers are predominant. The well-known excess risk for nasopharyngeal carcinoma in this area is confirmed, with rates reaching the level of 5.4 in men and 1.9 in women, which is 10 times higher than that in Europe. © 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Authors & Co-Authors
Zanetti, Roberto
Italy, Torino
Cpo
Tazi, Mohammed Adnane
Morocco, Agdal Rabat
Ministry of Health, Morocco
Rosso, Stefano
Italy, Torino
Cpo
Statistics
Citations: 56
Authors: 3
Affiliations: 2
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/j.ejca.2009.11.012
ISSN:
09598049
Research Areas
Cancer
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Cohort Study
Study Locations
Multi-countries
Algeria
Egypt
Libya
Morocco
Tunisia
Participants Gender
Male
Female