title: Review of the Burden of Esophageal Cancer in Malaysia.
abstract: Esophageal cancer is one of the top leading causes of cancer-related deaths in Malaysia. To date, neither the prevalence nor incidence of esophageal cancer nationally have been recorded. Esophageal cancer remains a major and lethal health problem even if it is not common in Malaysia. The late presentation of esophageal cancer makes it a difficult and challenging medical problem. Therefore, more governmental and non-governmental organizations of Malaysia should emphasize primary and secondary prevention strategies.
authors.affiliation: Unit of Biostatistics and Research Methodology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia E-mail : ctazrin@usm.my.
authors.forename: Ab Hamid
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Siti-Azrin
authors.forename: Wan Adnan
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Wan-Nor-Asyikeen
authors.forename: Bachok
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Norsa'adah
mesh_terms: D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008296:Malaysia / Q000453:epidemiology; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D055502:Secondary Prevention