Cancer burden in Nepal, 1990-2017: An analysis of the Global Burden of Disease study.

Gambhir Shrestha Rahul Kumar Thakur Rajshree SinghRashmi MulmiAbha ShresthaPranil Man Singh Pradhan

Published in: PloS one (2021)

This study highlighted the burden of cancer in Nepal, contributing to a significant number of new cancer cases, deaths and DALY. A comprehensive approach including prevention, early diagnosis and treatment, and rehabilitation should be urgently taken to reduce the burden of cancer.

Keyphrases

papillary thyroid
squamous cell
squamous cell carcinoma
risk factors
tertiary care