A literature review of factors influencing breast cancer screening in Asian countries
Breast cancer is a major public health concern among Asian women. As breast cancer is often diagnosed in advanced stages in younger women, mortality rates are frequently higher compared with rates in developed nations. Due to the influence of various psychological, social, and cultural factors on br...
Main Authors: | Ahmadian, Maryam, Abu Samah, Asnarulkhadi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Marsland Press
2012
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Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/13816/1/A%20literature%20review%20of%20factors%20influencing%20breast%20cancer%20screening%20in%20Asian%20countries.pdf |
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