An Estimate of the Incidence of Prostate Cancer in Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Davies Adeloye · Covenant University

Rotimi David · Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex

Adewale Victor Aderemi · Osun State University

Alexander Iseolorunkanmi · Covenant University

Ayo Oyedokun

Emeka Iweala · Covenant University

N. A. Omoregbe · Covenant University

Abstract

Effective cancer registration and extensive research are vital to appropriately quantifying PCa burden in Africa. We hope our findings may further assist at identifying relevant gaps, and contribute to improving knowledge, research, and interventions targeted at prostate cancer in Africa.

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Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Global Cancer Incidence and Screening Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research

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Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 11, Issue 4, pp. e0153496-e0153496

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0153496

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An Estimate of the Incidence of Prostate Cancer in Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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