DEPLETED URANIUM AND INCIDENCE OF CANCER IN BASRAH: A PRELIMINARY ECOLOGICAL STUDY
ABSTRACT Background: Basrah has been exposed to massive environmental pollution during past years including depleted uranium (DU) as a consequence of military conflicts. Many studies have reported an increase in incidence of cancer in Basrah. Objectives: To explore the ecological relationship betwee...
Main Authors: | Hamid T. Al-Saad, Narjis A. Ajeel, Laith A. Alrudainy |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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University of Basrah
2009-06-01
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Series: | The Medical Journal of Basrah University |
Online Access: | https://mjbu.uobasrah.edu.iq/article_49004_f8251680fb78988e9aa8bf6d38fb6ca3.pdf |
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