Tuck, C. orcid.org/0000-0003-3525-6295, Timtoni Iddrisu, A.R., Moro, S.A. et al. (4 more authors) (2025) A public health call for action to address liver cancer and hepatitis in northern Ghana. Communications Medicine, 5. 121. ISSN 2730-664X
Abstract
Lack of access to diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis is unethical, resulting in avoidable liver cancer cases. Drawing on existing evidence and current research in Ghana, we identify a number of ways to address hepatitis and liver cancer in Ghana.
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Keywords: | Cancer prevention; Hepatitis B; Hepatitis C; Hepatocellular carcinoma |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > School of Medicine and Population Health |
Funding Information: | Funder Grant number Wellcome Trust 108903/B/15/Z |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 30 Apr 2025 15:55 |
Last Modified: | 30 Apr 2025 15:55 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Springer Science and Business Media LLC |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1038/s43856-025-00854-2 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:225927 |