Author:
Jedy-Agba Elima,Joko Walburga Yvonne,Liu Biying,Buziba Nathan Gyabi,Borok Margaret,Korir Anne,Masamba Leo,Manraj Shyam Shunker,Finesse Anne,Wabinga Henry,Somdyala Nontuthuzelo,Parkin Donald Maxwell
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer death in women in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).
Methods
Trends in the incidence of cervical cancer are examined for a period of 10–25 years in 10 population-based cancer registries across eight SSA countries (Gambia, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Seychelles, South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe). A total of 21,990 cases of cervical cancer were included in the analyses.
Results
Incidence rates had increased in all registries for some or all of the periods studied, except for Mauritius with a constant annual 2.5% decline. Eastern Cape and Blantyre (Malawi) registries showed significant increases over time, with the most rapid being in Blantyre (7.9% annually). In Kampala (Uganda), a significant increase was noted (2.2%) until 2006, followed by a non-significant decline. In Eldoret, a decrease (1998–2002) was followed by a significant increase (9.5%) from 2002 to 2016.
Conclusion
Overall, cervical cancer incidence has been increasing in SSA. The current high-level advocacy to reduce the burden of cervical cancer in SSA needs to be translated into support for prevention (vaccination against human papillomavirus and population-wide screening), with careful monitoring of results through population-based registries.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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