The Epidemiology and Trend of Cancer in Jordan, 2000-2013.

Yousef Saleh Khader Ghazi Faisal SharkasKamal H ArkoubMahmoud A AlfaqihOmar F NimriAlbaraa M Khader

Published in: Journal of cancer epidemiology (2018)

Over the 14-year study period, incidence of cancer in Jordan has increased. However, it remains lower than that in other Eastern Mediterranean and Western countries. We recommend initiating screening programs for the most common types of cancer in Jordan that have valid screening tests to detect cancer during its early stages and reduce overall morbidity and mortality.

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