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The Role of Primary Health Care in Prevention, Early Detection, and Control of Cancer
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Author(s): Salwa Bahkali (King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Saudi Arabia), Mowafa Househ (King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Saudi Arabia), Amin Bawazir (King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Saudi Arabia), Mohamed Khalifa (King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Saudi Arabia)and Mohamud Sheikh (University of New South Wales, Australia)
Copyright: 2015
Pages: 16
Source title:
Transforming Public Health in Developing Nations
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Mohamud Sheikh (The School of Public Health and Community Medicine, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia), Aziza Mahamoud (Sidra Medical and Research Center, Qatar)and Mowafa Househ (King Saud Bin Abdul Aziz University for Health Sciences, College Of Public Health and Health Informatics, Saudi Arabia)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-8702-8.ch002
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Abstract
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and the incidence is growing. Recent evidence shows a reduced risk of dying from cancer. For years Primary Health Care (PHC) has played a vital role in promoting health, but little has been done in emphasizing its role in reducing the incidence of and mortality from cancer through performing early diagnosis. PHC is directly involved in the initial diagnosis of more than 85% of all cancer cases worldwide (Vedsted & Olesen, 2009). PHC also has an important role in the public awareness about the importance of screening, especially in high-risk patient groups. The interaction between the patient and the health service is crucial in ensuring that relevant alarming symptoms are presented and that action is taken at the earliest possible time. This chapter aims to explore the role of primary healthcare in the prevention, early detection, and control of cancer in a developing nation - Saudi Arabia.
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