Geographical patterns of the incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer in mainland Portugal municipalities (2007–2011)

Abstract Background Cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the world. In Portugal, colorectal cancer is one of the most incident cancers; thus, it is crucial to act to fight it. Knowledge of the geographical distribution of the incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer can facili...

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Main Authors: R. Roquette, M. Painho, B. Nunes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:BMC Cancer
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12885-019-5719-9