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Baseline human papillomavirus infection, high vaginal parity, and their interaction on cervical cancer risks after a follow-up of more than 10 years.
Cancer causes & control : CCC - 1 May 2012
Liao Shu-Fen, Lee Wen-Chung, Chen Hui-Chi, Chuang Li-Chung, Pan Mei-Hung, Chen Chien-Jen
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OBJECTIVES: Human papillomavirus (HPV) has been recognized as a major factor for cervical cancer causation. Other factors, relating to reproduction, are also important. This study aims to disentangle the roles of baseline HPV infection, high vaginal parity (defined as having ≥4 vaginal deliveries), and the interaction between the two in predicting cervical cancer risk. METHODS: The authors apply a newly developed...
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