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Esophageal cancer in Kenya.
Odera, Joab Otieno; Odera, Elizabeth; Githang'a, Jessie; Walong, Edwin Oloo; Li, Fang; Xiong, Zhaohui; Chen, Xiaoxin Luke.
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  • Odera JO; Cancer Research Program, JLC-BBRI, North Carolina Central University, Durham 27707, NC, USA.
  • Odera E; Integrated Biosciences PhD Program, North Carolina Central University, Durham 27707, NC, USA.
  • Githang'a J; Department of Human Pathology, University of Nairobi, P. O. Box 19676, Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi 00202, Kenya.
  • Walong EO; Department of Human Pathology, University of Nairobi, P. O. Box 19676, Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi 00202, Kenya.
  • Li F; Department of Human Pathology, University of Nairobi, P. O. Box 19676, Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi 00202, Kenya.
  • Xiong Z; Cancer Research Program, JLC-BBRI, North Carolina Central University, Durham 27707, NC, USA.
  • Chen XL; Department of Dentistry, Dalian University Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital, 6 Jiefang Street, Zhongshan District, Dalian 116001, Liaoning Province, China.
Am J Dig Dis (Madison) ; 4(3): 23-33, 2017.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29082268
ABSTRACT
Kenya belongs to a high incidence region known as Africa's esophageal cancer (EC) corridor. It has one of the highest incidence rates of EC worldwide, but research on EC in Kenya has gone highly unnoticed. EC in Kenya is unique in its high percentage of young cases (< 30 years of age). In this review, we show the current status of EC in the country. We mainly focus on significant risk factors such as alcohol drinking, genetic factors, malnutrition and hot food/drink. Future directions in the study and prevention of EC in Kenya are also discussed.
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Texto completo: 1 Banco de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Am J Dig Dis (Madison) Año: 2017 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Estados Unidos
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