Sex difference of cancers over the years: age standardized incidence rates, trends, and exposure to risk factors in Sri Lanka
Introduction: Males have a higher chance of developing cancers compared with females. Etiology of cancer is multifactorial. Lifestyle, constitutional characteristics of the individual and hereditary factors can contribute to development of cancer. One third of the cancers can be prevented through...
Main Authors: | Janaki Vidanapathirana, Sashiprabha Nawaratne, Malawige Amila Suranga, Saddharma Weerakoon |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka
2022-07-01
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Series: | Journal of the College of Community Physicians |
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Online Access: | https://account.jccpsl.sljol.info/index.php/sljo-j-jccpsl/article/view/8432 |
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