Trends in the incidence of primary liver cancer in Central Uganda, 1960-1980 and 1991-2005

P. Ocama; S. Nambooze; C. K. Opio; M. S. Shiels; H. R. Wabinga; G. D. Kirk

doi:10.1038/sj.bjc.6604893

Trends in the incidence of primary liver cancer in Central Uganda, 1960-1980 and 1991-2005

P. Ocama, S. Nambooze, C. K. Opio, M. S. Shiels, H. R. Wabinga, G. D. Kirk

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Abstract

Primary liver cancer (PLC) incidence trends from Africa are unknown. Using Kampala Cancer Registry data from 1960 to 1980 and 1991 to 2005, we identified 771 PLCs. Although rates were stable among men, PLC incidence among women increased >50%. Investigations of viral hepatitis, aflatoxin, obesity, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) may help to explain the increasing incidence of hepatocellular carcinomas (HCCs).

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	799-802
Number of pages	4
Journal	British Journal of Cancer
Volume	100
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bjc.6604893
Publication status	Published - 10 Mar 2009
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Africa
Cancer registry
Gender differences
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS)
Primary liver cancer

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Trends in the incidence of primary liver cancer in Central Uganda, 1960-1980 and 1991-2005

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