Risk factors for human papillomavirus infection, cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and cervical cancer: an umbrella review and follow-up Mendelian randomisation studies
Abstract Background Persistent infection by oncogenic human papillomavirus (HPV) is necessary although not sufficient for development of cervical cancer. Behavioural, environmental, or comorbid exposures may promote or protect against malignant transformation. Randomised evidence is limited and the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-07-01
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Series: | BMC Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-023-02965-w |