Epidemiology of colorectal cancer in Barbados: A short report

This study collected epidemiologic data from Barbadian patients with colorectal cancer. There was an opportunity for targeted screening in patients actively enrolled in clinics for management of chronic diseases, accounting for 72% of cases. We also identified areas of high incidence where resources should be directed in a screening programme.PMID:34080910 | DOI:10.1177/00494755211020573

Source: Tropical Doctor - June 3, 2021 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Sahle Griffith Greg Padmore Sierra Moore Keisha Walkes Abdelaziz A Gohar Shamir O Cawich Source Type: research