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Age-incidence curves of nasopharyngeal carcinoma worldwide: bimodality in low-risk populations and aetiologic implications.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 Sept 2008
Bray Freddie, Haugen Marion, Moger Tron A, Tretli Steinar, Aalen Odd O, Grotmol Tom
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The distinct geographic variation in the global incidence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma reflects a complex etiology involving viral, environmental, and genetic components. The high to intermediate rates observed in endemic areas contrast markedly with the uniformly low rates seen in much of the world. An interesting epidemiologic observation is the early peak in age-incidence curves observed in certain...
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