Cancer Science & Therapy

Tesfahun Hailemariam

Publications

• Research Article
  Prevalence of Cervical Cancer and Associated Risk Factors among Women Attending Cervical Cancer Screening and Diagnosis Center at Yirgalem General Hospital, Southern Ethiopia
  Author(s): Tesfahun Hailemariam, Bizunesh Yohannes, Hiwot Aschenaki, Engidawork Mamaye, Goye Orkaido and Mihret SetaTesfahun Hailemariam, Bizunesh Yohannes, Hiwot Aschenaki, Engidawork Mamaye, Goye Orkaido and Mihret Seta
  
  Introduction: A worldwide estimated annual case of cervical cancer is 493,000 and ends with 273,500 annual deaths. In developing countries, it accounts for about 85% of both its morbidity and mortality. According to the report from World health organization, globally in 2012, cervical cancer incidence was 7.9%, mortality 7.5% and five-year prevalence was 9%. In sub-Saharan Africa the incidence was 25.2%, mortality 23.2% and five-year prevalence was 27.6%. In Ethiopia the incidence was 17.3%, mortality 16.5% and five-year prevalence was 18.2%. Methods: Retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted between 10/08/08 up to 28/01/2009 E.C. Data was collected from August 17th, 2002 E.C to 2008 E.C all charts of cervical cancer patients diagnosed and screened between August 17th, 2002 E.C to 2008 E.C at Yirgalem General Hospital was retrieved from cervical cancer screening and diagnosis .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/1948-5956.1000500

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