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Chinese National Twin Registry as a resource for genetic epidemiologic studies of common and complex diseases in China.
Twin research : the official journal of the International Society for Twin Studies - 1 Oct 2002
Yang Huiying, Li Xiaohui, Cao Weihua, Lu Jun, Wang Tao, Zhan Siyan, Hu Yonghua, Li Liming
Abstract excerpt
Twins, due to their unique genetic and environmental relationships, have provided crucial insight in our understanding of genetic contributions to numerous etiologically complex disorders in developed countries. As the leading cause of death and adult disability, cardio- and cerebrovascular diseases are common in China, followed by cancer. Obesity and psychological disorders are increasing. The overall goal of...
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