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Uterine Fibroids Among Caribbean and African Women in the UK: A Scoping Review

2025-09-13

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<h4>Background: </h4> Uterine fibroids (leiomyomas) are common benign tumours affecting women in the UK. Globally, women of African and Caribbean descent report a higher prevalence, earlier onset, and greater symptom severity compared to other racial groups. Despite this known disparity, there is a paucity of evidence for this population within the UK healthcare context. <h4>Objective: </h4> To review the existin...

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DOI: 10.22541/au.175774337.76248176/v1

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