A Cancer Source Book for NursesAmerican Cancer Society, 1981 - 140 pages |
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Page 11
... populations at high risk for specific cancers , such as women exposed in utero to diethylstilbestrol ( DES ) and asbestos work- ers . By identifying absolute risks for specific population groups as well as potential interactions between ...
... populations at high risk for specific cancers , such as women exposed in utero to diethylstilbestrol ( DES ) and asbestos work- ers . By identifying absolute risks for specific population groups as well as potential interactions between ...
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... populations : some cancers strike the very young , others the very old ; some are more prevalent among men than women ; and ... population , but they can only speculate as to why primary cancer of the liver is common in West Africa but ...
... populations : some cancers strike the very young , others the very old ; some are more prevalent among men than women ; and ... population , but they can only speculate as to why primary cancer of the liver is common in West Africa but ...
Page 54
... population . Of remaining smokers , more are smoking low tar and nicotine brands , which are somewhat less hazardous . Educational efforts are also being directed to children , to keep young peo- ple from starting the smoking habit ...
... population . Of remaining smokers , more are smoking low tar and nicotine brands , which are somewhat less hazardous . Educational efforts are also being directed to children , to keep young peo- ple from starting the smoking habit ...
Contents
The Cancer Problem7 | 7 |
The Nature of Cancer9 | 9 |
Epidemiology of Cancer13 | 13 |
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