Study 26 — Schistosoma mansoni and Colorectal Cancer: Population Attributable Fraction in Sub-Saharan Africa
Abstract
Study 26 of the Hidden Infections research series. Schistosoma mansoni infection of the lower gastrointestinal tract produces chronic inflammatory polyposis, mucosal dysplasia, and elevated colorectal cancer risk. This study estimates the PAF for S. mansoni-associated colorectal cancer in endemic sub-Saharan African countries using current seroprevalence data and GBD 2021 colorectal cancer incidence figures. Group E: Burden quantification. CC0 public domain. AI-assisted draft pre-print.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Parasites and Host Interactions
Global Health and Epidemiology
Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 24 June 2026
- Document type
- Preprint