Health-Related Knowledge and Attitude Toward Common Cancers Among Slum Dwellers in Delhi
Background: The dead weight of growing incidence and mortality of cancer is a cause of concern for increased economic burden in a developing country. Low awareness levels lead to late presentation and high mortality. Lack of awareness vitiates the screening and early detection measures. Hence, asses...
Main Authors: | Damini Batra, Dhruv Ahuja, Malvika Sharma, Bratati Banerjee |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2019-01-01
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Series: | MAMC Journal of Medical Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.mamcjms.in/article.asp?issn=2394-7438;year=2019;volume=5;issue=1;spage=13;epage=18;aulast=Batra |
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