A population-based cohort study on changes in breast, lung and colorectal cancer incidence and mortality among non-Western immigrant women

A population-based cohort study on changes in breast, lung and colorectal cancer incidence and mortality among non-Western immigrant women

Abstract Background Cancer risk varies geographically, and migrants are influenced by different risk factors before, during and after migration. Increased migration from non-Western countries to the Nordic countries calls for a better understanding of the migrants’ cancer risk and the change in risk...

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Main Authors: Maarit Lamminmäki, Aku Leivonen, Sirpa Heinävaara, Mari Nygård, Giske Ursin, Suzanne Campbell, Hrefna Stefansdóttir, Elli Hirvonen, Salla Toikkanen, Ilse Merete Munk Vejborg, Sisse Helle Njor, Tytti Sarkeala
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Cancer incidence
Cancer mortality
Migrants
Cohort analysis
Registry data
Epidemiology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-023-11140-6

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