Assessing Colorectal Cancer Awareness and Preventive Lifestyle Practices in the United Arab Emirates: A Comparative Study of Risk Groups.
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most prevalent cancer worldwide, with its incidence rising in the Middle East. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), higher numbers of younger individuals are being diagnosed, likely due to unhealthy lifestyle habits. This study aims to investigate the relationship...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Community Health Vol. 50; no. 6; pp. 1018 - 1029 |
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