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To assess how existing cancer screening guidelines impact early detection in Nigeria.

Abstract A017: Equity and the age cutoff problem: Rethinking early detection and screening in Nigeria

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To assess how existing cancer screening guidelines impact early detection in Nigeria.
Conducted a comparative epidemiological and policy analysis
Analyzed data from GLOBOCAN 2022 and Nigeria's National Cancer Control Plan
Reviewed cancer registry data from multiple Nigerian cities
Examined screening benchmarks from high-income countries
42% of breast cancers diagnosed in Nigerians are in individuals under 50
Only <10% of women were screened for breast cancer in Nigeria
HPV vaccination coverage in Nigeria is <20%, compared to >90% in Rwanda
Age-specific screening guidelines are missing in Nigeria's cancer control plan

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Comparative analysis reveals Nigeria's early-onset cancer rates are rising, suggesting urgent need for tailored screening strategies.

Dennis et al. (2025) studied this question.

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