Study reveals crucial gaps in oral cancer awareness in Middle East and North Africa

Published Date: 13 Mar 2025

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open has revealed significant gaps in public awareness and knowledge of oral cancer in 13 Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) countries.

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Study reveals crucial gaps in oral cancer awareness in Middle East and North Africa

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