Squamous cancer of the oesophagus in Africa: A change of focus for research

Squamous cancer of the oesophagus (SCCO) continues to be a major problem in many parts of East, Central and southern Africa. In 2005, the fruitless nature of the search for a single potent carcinogen responsible for high regional incidences of SCCO was noted.[1]

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Published in:South African medical journal 2021-10, Vol.111 (10), p.923-923
Main Authors: Sammon, Alastair M, Ndebia, Eugene J
Format: Article
Language:English
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Corn
Diet
Esophageal cancer
Health aspects
Prevention
Risk factors
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Summary:Squamous cancer of the oesophagus (SCCO) continues to be a major problem in many parts of East, Central and southern Africa. In 2005, the fruitless nature of the search for a single potent carcinogen responsible for high regional incidences of SCCO was noted.[1]
ISSN:0256-9574
2078-5135
DOI:10.7196/SAMJ.2021.v111i10.15966