Breast cancer morbidity and mortality in rural Ethiopia: data from 788 verbal autopsies

Breast cancer morbidity and mortality in rural Ethiopia: data from 788 verbal autopsies

Abstract Introduction In Ethiopia, breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer among women. Little is known about the duration of disease and symptoms of patients who died from breast cancer in rural Ethiopia. The objective of this study was to assess breast cancer mortality with a particular focus...

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Main Authors: Wondimu Ayele, Amand Führer, Gabriele Anna Braun, Franziska Formazin, Andreas Wienke, Lesley Taylor, Susanne Unverzagt, Adamu Addissie, Eva J. Kantelhardt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-03-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Subjects:
Breast cancer
Cause of death
Verbal autopsy
Duration of illness
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-022-01672-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-022-01672-7

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