Cancer Research in the Arab World A review of publications from seven countries between 2000–2013
Journal Title: Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal - Year 2017, Vol 17, Issue 2
Abstract
Tis review aimed to examine trends in cancer research in the Arab world and identify existing research gaps. A search of the MEDLINE® database (National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, Maryland, USA) was undertaken for all cancer-related publications published between January 2000 and December 2013 from seven countries, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine and Sudan. A total of 1,773 articles were identifed, with a signifcant increase in yearly publications over time (P <0.005). Only 30.6% of the publications included subjects over the age of 50 years old. Tere was a dearth of cross-sectional/correlational studies (8.8%), randomised controlled trials (2.4%) and systematic reviews/meta-analyses (1.3%). Research exploring cancer associations mainly considered social and structural determinants of health (27.1%), followed by behavioural risk factors (14.1%), particularly tobacco use. Overall, more cancer research is needed in the Arab world, particularly analytical studies with high-quality evidence and those focusing on older age groups and associations with physical activity and diet.
Authors and Affiliations
Randah R. Hamadeh| Department of Family & Community Medicine, College of Medicine & Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain, Saif M. Borgan| Department of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, USA, Abla M. Sibai| Department of Epidemiology & Population Health, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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