The epidemiology of breast cancer

E Arzanova, HN Mayrovitz - Exon Publications, 2022 - exonpublications.com
As of 2020, breast cancer has become the most diagnosed cancer globally, overtaking lung
and prostate cancers. Breast cancer incidence is increasing globally with cases expected to …

Patient journey and timeliness of care for patients with breast cancer in Africa: a sco** review protocol

AA Kibret, H Jiang, H Yang, C Liu - BMJ open, 2024 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Introduction Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide, with breast cancer being one
of the most commonly diagnosed types. Low-income and middle-income countries account …

Prevalence and determinants of cervical cancer screening in five sub-Saharan African countries: a population-based study

DM Ba, P Ssentongo, J Musa, E Agbese, B Diakite… - Cancer …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide,
with an estimate of 570,000 new cases and about 311,000 deaths annually. Low-resource …

Global burden of female breast cancer and its association with socioeconomic development status, 1990–2044

J Zhang, Y Lu, N Zhang, Z Yu, H Li, R He… - Cancer …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Background Breast cancer is a widespread disease in women worldwide. Aim We aimed to
explore the global epidemiological trends of female breast cancer (FBC) between 1990 and …

Socio-economic variations of breast cancer treatment and discontinuation: a study from a public tertiary cancer hospital in Mumbai, India

SK Mohanty, T Wadasadawala, S Sen, PK Khan - BMC Women's Health, 2023 - Springer
Background The study examined the socio-economic variation of breast cancer treatment
and treatment discontinuation due to deaths and financial crisis. Methods We used primary …

Prevalence and determinants of pregnancy termination for childbearing women using the modified Poisson regression model: a cross-sectional study of the Tanzania …

SV Mbona, R Chifurira, BD Ndlovu, A Ananth - BMC Public Health, 2025 - Springer
Background Termination of pregnancy continues to be one of the major public health
problems. The prevalence and determinants associated with pregnancy termination among …

Drivers of breast cancer and cervical cancer screening among women of reproductive age: insights from the Ghana Demographic and Health Survey

EA Anaba, SK Alor, CD Badzi, CB Mbuwir, B Muki… - BMC cancer, 2024 - Springer
Background The two major causes of cancer-related deaths among women in Ghana are
breast cancer (BC) and cervical cancer (CC). These types of cancers typically do not show …

Map** evidence on knowledge of breast cancer screening and its uptake among women in Ghana: a sco** review

A Afaya, AA Seidu, S Sang, VN Yakong… - BMC Health Services …, 2022 - Springer
Introduction Female breast cancer is currently the most commonly diagnosed cancer
globally with an estimated 2.3 million new cases in 2020. Due to its rising frequency and …

Socioeconomic status index is an independent determinant of breast cancer screening practices: Evidence from Eastern China

S Zhang, H Wang, B Liu, J Yu, Y Gao - PLoS One, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Background Breast cancer is the most prevalent malignancy affecting Chinese women, and
early routine screening is incredibly important for its prevention and control. This study …

Perceptions and Barriers to Breast Cancer Screening Among Women in Slum Areas: A Cross-Sectional Study

KH Arnab, F Nazmin, S Mondal, AH Tisa… - Asia Pacific Journal of …, 2024 - apjsa.org
Background: Breast cancer remains a significant public health challenge, particularly among
underserved populations. Women residing in slum areas often face barriers to accessing …