National Trends and Disparities in the Incidence of Hepatocellular Carcinoma, 1998–2003

Introduction Previous studies indicate that the incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma in the United States is increasing. These reports, however, have contained limited information on population groups other than whites and blacks.MethodsWe assessed recent incidence rates and trends for hepatocellul...

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Main Authors: Patricia M. Jamison, MPH, Carol Friedman, DO, Beth P. Bell, MD, MPH, Faruque Ahmed, PhD, Joseph F. Perz, DrPH, Sandy Kwong, MPH
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2008-07-01
Series:Preventing Chronic Disease
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Online Access:http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2008/jul/07_0155.htm