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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| 格式: | Article |
| 語言: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2017-01-01
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| 叢編: | PLoS ONE |
| 在線閱讀: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5464578?pdf=render |