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Sep 4, 2024, 16:37

The ethno-linguistic diversity of cancer terminology used in African languages

IARC – International Agency for Research on Cancer shared a post on LinkedIn:

“A first-of-its-kind study by IARC and partners highlights the ethno-linguistic diversity of cancer terminology used in African languages.

Surveying 107 healthcare workers and researchers across 32 countries, the research team found diverse, and fear-inducing cancer terms in 44 African languages, affecting communication and stigma.

Study published in JAMA Network Open.”

Source: IARC/LinkedIn

Cancer Care Terminology in African Languages.

Authors: Hannah Simba, Miriam Mutebi, Moses Galukande, Yahya Mahamat-Saleh, Elom Aglago, Adamu Addissie, Lidya Genene Abebe, Justina Onwuka, Grace Akinyi Odongo, Felix M. Onyije, Bernadette Chimera, Melitah Motlhale, Neimar de Paula Silva, Desiree Malope, Clement T. Narh, Elizabeth F. Msoka, Joachim Schüz, Efua Prah, and Valerie McCormack.

cancer terminology

Adamu Addissie African languages Bernadette Chimera cancer Clement T Narh Desiree Malope Efua Prah Elizabeth F Msoka Elom Aglago Felix M Onyije Grace Akinyi Odongo Hannah Simba healthcare workers IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer JAMA Network Open Joachim Schüz Justina Onwuka Lidya Genene Abebe Melitah Motlhale Miriam Mutebi Moses Galukande Neimar de Paula Silva OncoDaily Oncology Valerie McCormack Yahya Mahamat-Saleh

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