The spatial distribution of esophageal and gastric cancer in Caspian region of Iran: An ecological analysis of diet and socio-economic influences

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Recent studies have suggested a systematic geographic pattern of esophageal cancer (EC) and gastric cancer (GC) incidence in the Caspian region of Iran. The aims of this study were to investigate the association between these cancers and the region's dietary...

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Main Authors: Mahmoodi Mahmood, Forbes Andrew B, Jolley Damien, Wolfe Rory, Mohebbi Mohammadreza, Burton Robert C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-02-01
Series:International Journal of Health Geographics
Online Access:http://www.ij-healthgeographics.com/content/10/1/13