European journal of cancer care
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Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) · Mar 2020
ReviewPrevalence and incidence of oral cancer in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review.
Oral cancer is common cancer in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) with a low five-year survival rate. It is among the four most common types of cancer in South East Asia region. In South-Central Asia, lip and oral cavity cancer is the second most common cancer according to the specific cancer types. ⋯ This review contributes to useful information on prevalence and incidence estimates of oral cancer in LMICs.