Viral hepatitis, tobacco and alcohol use and risk of liver cancer in the Eastern Mediterranean region (EMRO) countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Autor: M. Abedinpour, F. Aghaie, A. Bakhshi, M. Aghaee, S. Hassanipour
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: World Cancer Research Journal, Vol 10 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2372-3416
DOI: 10.32113/wcrj_202312_2710
Popis: Objective: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most prevalent cancers worldwide. In this review we aimed at investigating the severe and challenging risk factors for HCC in Eastern Mediterranean region. Materials and Methods: A systematic search was conducted from 2000 to December 2022 using the Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science databases. Joanna Briggs Institute Critical appraisal checklist served as the basis for assessing quality. For the analysis, CMA software version 3 was used. Results: Finally, the meta-analysis included 16 articles. Based on the development, the incidence of HCC significantly decreased from 2000 to 2022 in EMRO countries. There was a significant association between HCC and viral hepatitis (OR=7.8, 95% CI: 4.7-12.9, p
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