International Journal of Cancer
The Africa We Want : A Perspective on the African Code Against Cancer To Be Developed for Sub‐Saharan Africa
ABSTRACT Sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA) faces a unique cancer burden, characterized by a disproportionately high mortality‐to‐incidence ratio, a large share of infection‐related cancers, and distinct environmental exposures. Implementation of national policies on primary prevention is limited, and public literacy regarding cancer risk and curability remains low. Furthermore, the implementation of existing prevention and treatment interventions is hindered by resource constraints and deeply rooted cultural beliefs. Thus, …