Publications by authors named "Ankur Kohar"
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- PSA testing rates among Australian men aged 50-69 have significantly declined from 68% (2005-09) to 48% (2014-18), with higher rates observed in major cities and more advantaged areas.
- * The decrease in testing aligns with updated clinical guidelines, emphasizing the need for informed consent from men regarding the risks and benefits of PSA tests.
- * Despite these trends, notable geographic disparities exist in prostate cancer incidence and survival rates, indicating a need for improved diagnostic strategies accessible to all men across Australia.
An ecological study of obesity-related cancer incidence trends in Australia from 1983 to 2017.
Lancet Reg Health West Pac
December 2022
Background: Overweight and obesity is a growing public health issue as it contributes to the future burden of obesity-related diseases, including cancer, especially in high-income countries. In Australia, 4.3% of all cancers diagnosed in 2013 were attributable to overweight and obesity.
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