The impact of colonialism on head and neck cancer in Brazil : a historical essay focussing on tobacco, alcohol and slavery

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Martins, Beatriz Nascimento Figueiredo Lebre
Dos Santos, Erison Santana
Fonseca, Felipe Paiva
William, Jr William Nassib
De Oliveira, Thiago Bueno
Marta, Gustavo Nader
Chaves, Aline Lauda Freitas
Prado-Ribeiro, Ana Carolina
Ayo-Yusuf, Olalekan Abdulwahab
Curado, Maria Paula

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Elsevier

Abstract

Colonialism’s enduring impact on Brazil has had significant implications for health and oncology outcomes. This historical essay delves into the profound changes brought about by the transatlantic slave trade from Africa to the Americas, particularly in terms of its influence on the economy, sociocultural habits, and health outcomes. This essay explores the enduring connections between the colonial period’s operational dynamics in Brazil and the current epidemiological panorama of head and neck cancer (HNC). The examination provides original insights on the role of tobacco and alcohol production and consumption, alongside the investigation of structural racism, which contributes to disparities in access to diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for patients with HNC. This article presents novel visions and an analysis of evidence-based strategies to disrupt the adverse impact of colonialism’s legacy on the epidemiology of HNC in Brazil.

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THE USE OF AI AND AI-ASSISTED TECHNOLOGIES STATEMENT : AI and AI-assisted technologies, specifically ChatGPT/OpenAI, were employed in the refinement of this manuscript to enhance clarity and streamline the textual structure. Following the utilization of these tools, the authors meticulously reviewed and edited the content, assuming full responsibility for the final publication. OpenAI’s GPT-3.5 language model was used on December 28, 2023.

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Cancer, Head and neck neoplasms, Epidemiology, Ethnicity, Prognosis, Mortality, Tobacco, Alcohol, Colonialism, Brazil, SDG-03: Good health and well-being

Sustainable Development Goals

SDG-03:Good heatlh and well-being
SDG-09: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

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Martins, B.N.F.L., Dos Santos, E.S., Fonseca, C.B. et al. 2024, 'The impact of colonialism on head and neck cancer in Brazil : a historical essay focussing on tobacco, alcohol and slavery', The Lancet Regional Health - Americas, vol. 31, art. 100690, pp. 1-9. https://DOI.org/10.1016/j.lana.2024.100690.