Alcohol consumption and Types of Cancer: A Review

Afshar, Mohammad; Otroshi, Omid; Elahian, E Abd; Papi, Shahab; Aalipour, Razieh; Pourebrahimi, Mohammad; Moghaddam, Ladan Fattah; Morandini, Morteza Kameli; Saehiniya, Hamid

doi:10.22317/jcms.v5i5.591

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“…The metabolism of alcohol in the body produces acetaldehyde as a by‐product which is highly carcinogenic by preventing DNA repair 26 . Studies have shown that alcohol consumption is associated with cancer of the breast, mouth and pharynx, stomach, larynx, pancreas, and colon 27,28 . In Nigeria however, harmful alcohol use has been associated with cancers of the liver, breast, oral cavity/oropharynx, gallbladder, pancreas, colon, and esophagus.…”

Section: Etiological/risk Factors Of Cancers In Nigeriamentioning

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“…26 Studies have shown that alcohol consumption is associated with cancer of the breast, mouth and pharynx, stomach, larynx, pancreas, and colon. 27,28 In Nigeria however, harmful alcohol use has been associated with cancers of the liver, breast, oral cavity/oropharynx, gallbladder, pancreas, colon, and esophagus. In addition, breast cancer is the commonest alcohol-associated cancer in women while colorectal cancer is the most common alcohol-associated cancer in men.…”

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The roles of chaplains in dispelling cancer myths in Nigeria: A narrative review

Salami,

Kanmodi,

Amzat

2023

Health Science Reports

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Background and AimsThe epidemiological burden of cancer in Africa, and Nigeria in particular, has been increasing significantly over the past few decades due to exposure to numerous risk factors as well as belief in various myths and misconceptions. Chaplains can play crucial roles in dispelling these myths and misconceptions about cancer among people. Therefore, this study seeks to review the epidemiological burden, risk factors, and myths relating to cancer and the roles of chaplains in dispelling cancer myths in Nigeria.MethodsThis paper is a narrative review that relied on secondary sources obtained through a thorough literature search of relevant articles on multiple electronic databases including PubMed, Google Scholar, and Web of Science. Published books, journal articles, and other published materials that were written in English were consulted in line with the objectives of this study. Both theoretical and empirical papers were used for this review.ResultsCancers are associated with risk factors including exposure to chemicals, ultraviolet radiation, harmful tobacco and alcohol use, exposure to human papillomavirus (HPV), and these factors may vary with age, cultural beliefs (myths and misconceptions), and socioeconomic factors among others. Chaplains, however, have crucial roles to play in dispelling cancer myths in Nigeria. These roles include counseling, advocacy, education, and psycho‐social support which may be limited by challenges such as spiritual ambiguity, inadequate training of healthcare providers and limited time/resources. These challenges can be addressed by training healthcare providers and incorporating chaplain practice in Nigerian healthcare.ConclusionThe role of chaplains in dispelling cancer myths in Nigeria is crucial despite the numerous challenges. Hence, an urgent address of these challenges will be instrumental in ensuring effective chaplain practice in Nigeria.

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confidence: 99%