Samer Hammoudeh , Sarah Aqel , Farha Mukthar , Prem Chandra , Ibrahim A. Janahi
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Abstract
Background
This study presents an updated report on the epidemiology of cystic fibrosis (CF) in the Arab region.
Objectives
It provides a comprehensive review of existing publications on CF, focusing on the prevalence and/or incidence in the period span from year 2019–2023.
Methods
A search was conducted primarily through PubMed, followed by the snowballing technique to identify additional studies.
Results
A total of 10 articles were identified.
Conclusion
This study highlights the pressing need for extensive research, multi-country collaborations, and the establishment of CF registries to enhance our understanding and management of CF in the Arab world.
期刊介绍:
Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health (CEGH) is a multidisciplinary journal and it is published four times (March, June, September, December) a year. The mandate of CEGH is to promote articles on clinical epidemiology with focus on developing countries in the context of global health. We also accept articles from other countries. It publishes original research work across all disciplines of medicine and allied sciences, related to clinical epidemiology and global health. The journal publishes Original articles, Review articles, Evidence Summaries, Letters to the Editor. All articles published in CEGH are peer-reviewed and published online for immediate access and citation.