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Do hospital facilities influence global cancer surgery outcomes?

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Cancer is emerging worldwide as a significant public health problem and trends indicate that low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) are going to witness a substantial increase in cancer burden by 2040.1 Surgery plays a vital role in the management of solid tumours, but only 25% of the global population has access to safe, affordable, and timely surgery.2 This disparity is more pronounced in LMICs dealing with high cancer burden and limited resources. Timely access to quality multidisciplinary care is a critical factor determining outcomes.

Source: The Lancet Global Health

DOI: 10.1016/s2214-109x(22)00214-5

Authors: Deo Suryanarayana, Prashant Gupta

Institutions: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Army Hospital Research and Referral

Language: English

Topic: Global Health and Surgery

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $5,500