The burden of cancer, government strategic policies, and challenges in Pakistan: A comprehensive review
Cancer is a severe condition characterized by uncontrolled cell division and increasing
reported mortality and diagnostic cases. In 2040, an estimated 28.4 million cancer cases are …
reported mortality and diagnostic cases. In 2040, an estimated 28.4 million cancer cases are …
[HTML][HTML] Smokeless tobacco (paan and gutkha) consumption, prevalence, and contribution to oral cancer
Smokeless tobacco consumption, which is widespread throughout the world, leads to oral
submucous fibrosis (OSMF), which is a long-lasting and devastating condition of the oral …
submucous fibrosis (OSMF), which is a long-lasting and devastating condition of the oral …
Adverse health effects of betel quid and the risk of oral and pharyngeal cancers
PH Chen, Q Mahmood, GL Mariottini… - BioMed research …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Global reports estimate 600 million betel quid (BQ) chewers. BQ chewing has been
demonstrated not only to be a risk factor for cancers of the oral cavity and pharynx and oral …
demonstrated not only to be a risk factor for cancers of the oral cavity and pharynx and oral …
[PDF][PDF] Cancer epidemiology in South Asia-past, present and future
MA Moore, Y Ariyaratne, F Badar, Y Bhurgri… - Asian Pac J Cancer …, 2010 - Citeseer
Abstract Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan, with their total
population of more than 1,500 million, make up the subcontinent of South Asia. Despite …
population of more than 1,500 million, make up the subcontinent of South Asia. Despite …
The burden of stroke and transient ischemic attack in Pakistan: a community-based prevalence study
Background The burden of cerebrovascular disease in developing countries is rising
sharply. The prevalence of established risk factors of stroke is exceptionally high in Pakistan …
sharply. The prevalence of established risk factors of stroke is exceptionally high in Pakistan …
Oral mucosal disorders associated with habitual gutka usage: a review
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the oral mucosal disorders associated
with habitual gutka consumption. METHODS: Databases were searched from 1956 to June …
with habitual gutka consumption. METHODS: Databases were searched from 1956 to June …
Growing burden of stroke in Pakistan: a review of progress and limitations
Stroke rates in middle-aged people are five to ten times higher in Pakistan, India, Russia,
China, and Brazil, compared with the United Kingdom or United States. South Asia is home …
China, and Brazil, compared with the United Kingdom or United States. South Asia is home …
Investigating socio-economic-demographic determinants of tobacco use in Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Background To investigate the socio-economic and demographic determinants of tobacco
use in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Methods Cross sectional survey of households (population …
use in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Methods Cross sectional survey of households (population …
An overview on betel quid and areca nut practice and control in selected Asian and South East Asian countries
Background: Areca nut (AN) and betel quid (BQ) chewing are ancient practices followed by
an extensive proportion of the world's population. These practices are endemic in larger …
an extensive proportion of the world's population. These practices are endemic in larger …
Preconcentration of toxic elements in artificial saliva extract of different smokeless tobacco products by dual-cloud point extraction
Smokeless tobacco (SLT) has been associated with oral cancer. In present study, the total
and artificial saliva extracted toxic elements (TEs), arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), nickel (Ni) …
and artificial saliva extracted toxic elements (TEs), arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), nickel (Ni) …