Cancer prevalence, incidence, and mortality rates in Afghanistan in 2020: A review study.
Nasar Ahmad ShayanAli RahimiLütfiye Hilal ÖzcebePublished in: Cancer reports (Hoboken, N.J.) (2023)
This study provides a brief overview of the general cancer situation in Afghanistan, and a more in-depth analysis of the five common cancers identified. Effective therapies, awareness, and prevention initiatives targeting lifestyle, immunization, early diagnosis, and environmental risk factors are essential for addressing the impact of population growth and aging on cancer incidence in Afghanistan. Further research and extensive studies are needed to better understand cancer burden in the country.