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Review of the Burden of Esophageal Cancer in Malaysia

  • Siti-Azrin, Ab Hamid (Unit of Biostatistics and Research Methodology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia) ;
  • Wan-Nor-Asyikeen, Wan Adnan (Unit of Biostatistics and Research Methodology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia) ;
  • Norsa'adah, Bachok (Unit of Biostatistics and Research Methodology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia)
  • Published : 2016.08.01

Abstract

Esophageal cancer is one of the top leading causes of cancer-related deaths in Malaysia. To date, neither the prevalence nor incidence of esophageal cancer nationally have been recorded. Esophageal cancer remains a major and lethal health problem even if it is not common in Malaysia. The late presentation of esophageal cancer makes it a difficult and challenging medical problem. Therefore, more governmental and non-governmental organizations of Malaysia should emphasize primary and secondary prevention strategies.

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