Time trends in breast cancer incidence and mortality in a mid-sized northeastern Brazilian city

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Breast cancer incidence within an area is usually proportional to the area’s income level. High-income areas have shown the highest incidence rates and since 2003, negative trends. As for mortality, rates are often higher in low-inco...

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Main Authors: Lima Carlos, Rangel Margareth Rose, Macedo-Lima Matheus, da Silva Angela
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/883