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Alcohol, tobacco and genetic susceptibility in relation to cancers of the upper aerodigestive tract in northern Italy.
Tumori - 1 Jan 2000
Canova Cristina, Richiardi Lorenzo, Merletti Franco, Pentenero Monica, Gervasio Carmine, Tanturri Gabriella, Garzino-Demo Paolo, Pecorari Giancarlo, Talamini Renato, Barzan Luigi, Sulfaro Sandro, Franchini Giovanni, Muzzolini Chiara, Bordin Sandro, Pugliese Gaetano Natale, Macrì Ettore, Simonato Lorenzo
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AIMS AND BACKGROUND: Each year in Italy there are approximately 14,000 new cases and 7,000 deaths from cancer of the upper aerodigestive tract, which includes malignant tumors originating from the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx and esophagus. Established etiological factors include tobacco consumption and heavy alcohol drinking. The study of single nucleotide polymorphisms in upper aerodigestive tract cancer...
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