Qat use and esophageal cancer in Ethiopia: A pilot case-control study.

Qat use and esophageal cancer in Ethiopia: A pilot case-control study.

BACKGROUND:Qat (Catha edulis) chewing is reported to induce lesions in the buccal mucosa, irritation of the esophagus, and esophageal reflux. Case series suggest a possible etiological role in oral and esophageal cancers. This pilot study aimed to generate preliminary estimates of the magnitude and...

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Main Authors: Maria E Leon, Mathewos Assefa, Endale Kassa, Abate Bane, Tufa Gemechu, Yared Tilahun, Nigatu Endalafer, Gilles Ferro, Kurt Straif, Elizabeth Ward, Abraham Aseffa, Joachim Schüz, Ahmedin Jemal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5464578?pdf=render

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