Epidemiology of Hodgkin's disease: a review.

doi:10.1002/hon.723

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Epidemiology of Hodgkin's disease: a review.

Hematological oncology - 1 Mar 2004

Cartwright R A, Watkins Gillian

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The descriptive and aetiological epidemiology of Hodgkin's Disease (HD) are reviewed. Key issues which are highlighted include the evidence suggesting that HD is a complex of related conditions that are part mediated by infectious diseases, immune deficits and genetic susceptibilities. There is little convincing evidence to suggest any other environmental factors are involved in the aetiology. The apparent...

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Adult
Epstein-Barr Virus Infections
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
HIV Infections
Hodgkin Disease
Humans
Incidence
Infectious Mononucleosis
Life Style
Major Histocompatibility Complex
Occupational Exposure
Racial Groups
Seasons

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PMID: 15152367
DOI: 10.1002/hon.723

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