Season 4 Episode 7: A Global Glimpse
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A Global Glimpse: Cancer Statistics in Africa
Alex and Mary discuss cancer statistics in Africa, how they compare to other regions, and the questions that arise from the “why” behind the data.
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Episode Links
Sub-Saharan Africa | The Cancer Atlas
Episode Highlights
Intro [0:13]
Welcome Back! [1:24]
Another Millennial/Boomer moment [1:35]
Africa [3:42]
Leading cause of death in Rwanda [5:20]
Africa has the highest cervical cancer rate [5:50]
Reached 98%+ target HPV vaccine population [6:07]
Mortality rates [7:48]
Breast cancer vs cervical cancer in North Africa [10:10]
Breast cancer vs cervical cancer in Subsaharan Africa [10:55]
Great need for cervical cancer vaccine/screening [11:55]
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs [14:10]
Trends predicted to rise [17:40]
Lack of resources [18:30]
Much work to be done! [20:10]
Thanks for listening! [21:49]
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