Cancer

Antigua/Barbuda Cancer Mortality Study

Issue:

Vol 1, Issue 3 (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimjopen.2014.073

Pages:

88–91

Synopsis:

In this study of cancer mortality in Antigua and Barbuda, gender-specific cancers accounted for approximately half of the cancer deaths. Mortality/incidence ratios greater than 1 suggest that there may be incomplete data capture of the incidence.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the cancer mortality rates in Antigua and Barbuda in an effort to enhance the profile of the country’s cancer burden.

Method: Available data for 2001 to 2005 were analysed to obtain cancer mortality rates. Analysis was also made of the mortality/incidence ratios.

Received:

March 17, 2014

Accepted:

June 23, 2014

Published:

October 24, 2014

PDF Attachment:

Daniel et al--Antigua-Barbuda cancer mortality.pdf

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Original Articles

Keywords:

Cancer

mortality/incidence ratio

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Thyroid Cancer in Children of Eastern Anatolia

Issue:

Vol 1, Issue 2 (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimjopen.2014.144

Synopsis:

Iodine deficiency is likely to play a role in thyroid cancer. The use of iodized products such as salt, water, and bread should be provided to people who live in areas with endemic iodine deficiency.

ABSTRACT

Introduction: The incidence of thyroid cancer has been increasing in recent years. In this study, the clinical and laboratory findings of 14 patients with thyroid cancer were analysed retrospectively. They were admitted to our clinic with complaints of swelling of the neck.

Received:

June 17, 2014

Accepted:

June 23, 2014

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Kaya et al--Thyroid Cancer in Children of Eastern Anatolia.pdf

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