Trends in esophageal cancer and body mass index by race and gender in the state of Michigan

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Adenocarcinoma of the esophagus has been increasing in incidence in the U.S. over the past several decades, particularly among white males. The factors driving the racial disparity in adenocarcinomas rates are not well understood.<...

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Main Authors: Fitzgerald Timothy L, Sevensma Eric, Kort Eric J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-06-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/9/47