Esophageal cancer presents a pressing public health concern in Africa, particularly in
Eastern and Southern regions, where it stands as a leading cause of mortality. Various …

Africa hosts the highest burden of esophageal cancer (49%) and HIV (60%) worldwide. It is
imperative to investigate the synergistic impact of these two diseases on African populations …

Background: Maintaining good health and ensuring proper bodily function are contingent
upon dietary choices. Excessive or regular consumption of specific foods can have adverse …

Squamous cancer of the oesophagus has been, for almost a century, a major cause of
morbidity and mortality in East and Southern Africa, and has been referred to as endemic in …

Squamous cancer of the oesophagus in Africa: A change of focus for research Page 1 923
October 2021, Vol. 111, No. 10 EDITORIAL Squamous cancer of the oesophagus (SCCO) …

Squamous cancer of the esophagus has been endemic in much of East, Central and
Southern Africa since the 1940s. Much research has concentrated on attempts to identify …

Background and aim of the work: In the East African corridor, environmental exposures such
as alcohol and tobacco are comparatively lower than in many other regions globally …

Esophageal cancer presents a pressing public health concern in Africa, particularly in
Eastern and Southern regions, where it stands as a leading cause of mortality. Various …