Governments! Remember Cancer Too!

Amir Hossein Tabatabaie, Negar Amiri, Iman Hafizi‑Rastani

Abstract


The incidence and prevalence of cancers within a society significantly contribute to the burden of diseases. In 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) conducted a survey encompassing 115 countries, a majority of which exhibited inadequate funding for cancer services.

Keywords


Cancer; Goverments; Neoplasms

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