Risk factors for esophageal cancer in a low-incidence area of Brazil

Risk factors for esophageal cancer in a low-incidence area of Brazil

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVESEsophageal cancer is the eighth commonest type of cancer worldwide, occupying sixth place in terms of mortality. Smoking and alcohol use are known risk factors for this type of cancer. The aim here was to evaluate the risk factors for esophageal cancer in a low-incidence area.D...

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Main Authors: Orlando Milhomem Mota, Maria Paula Curado, José Carlos Oliveira, Edesio Martins, Daniela Medeiros Milhomem Cardoso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Paulista de Medicina
Series:São Paulo Medical Journal
Subjects:
Esophagus
Esophageal neoplasms
Epidemiology
Risk factors
Food habits
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