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World J Gastrointest Pharmacol Ther. Nov 6, 2013; 4(4): 83-85
Published online Nov 6, 2013. doi: 10.4292/wjgpt.v4.i4.83
Published online Nov 6, 2013. doi: 10.4292/wjgpt.v4.i4.83
Barriers to colorectal cancer screening in the developing world: The view from Pakistan
Furqaan Ahmed, Department of Gastroenterology, South City Hospital, Karachi 75600, Pakistan
Author contributions: Ahmed F solely contributed to this manuscript.
Correspondence to: Dr. Furqaan Ahmed, Department of Gastroenterology, South City Hospital, 128C KDA Scheme 1, Karachi 75600, Pakistan. furqaan@hotmail.com
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Received: April 2, 2013
Revised: June 6, 2013
Accepted: July 17, 2013
Published online: November 6, 2013
Processing time: 215 Days and 19.1 Hours
Revised: June 6, 2013
Accepted: July 17, 2013
Published online: November 6, 2013
Processing time: 215 Days and 19.1 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Gastroenterologists in developing countries need to step up to educate people and promote, where possible and in keeping with local conditions, the prevention and early diagnosis of colorectal cancer.