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Oesophageal Carcinoma in Jamaica, 1978–2007: Histological Distribution and Trends in Incidence

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2018.015
Synopsis: 
The incidence of oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma in Jamaica has been decreasing in both genders. Oesophageal adenocarcinoma incidence has been increasing in males, but, unlike data reported elsewhere, has been decreasing in females. Investigation into risk factors for oesophageal adenocarcinoma in Jamaica is warranted

 

ABSTRACT

Objectives: To investigate the trends in incidence and histological distribution of oesophageal carcinoma in Kingston and St Andrew (KSA), Jamaica, over the 30-year period 1978‒2007.

Accepted: 
08 May, 2018
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e-Published: 26 Feb, 2019

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