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Epidemiological transition of colorectal cancer in developing countries: environmental factors, molecular pathways, and opportunities for prevention.
World journal of gastroenterology - 28 May 2014
Bishehsari Faraz, Mahdavinia Mahboobeh, Vacca Michele, Malekzadeh Reza, Mariani-Costantini Renato
Abstract excerpt
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the leading causes of cancer and cancer-related mortality worldwide. The disease has been traditionally a major health problem in industrial countries, however the CRC rates are increasing in the developing countries that are undergoing economic growth. Several environmental risk factors, mainly changes in diet and life style, have been suggested to underlie the rise of CRC in...
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