Childhood cancer incidence in a cohort of twin babies.
We studied childhood cancer incidence in a population-based twin cohort using record linkage to the National Registry of Childhood Tumours. After correcting for mortality, an incidence deficit was observed (Standardized Incidence Ratio (SIR) 79; 95% Confidence Interval (CI) 39-120). Pooled analysis...
Main Authors: | Murphy, M, Whiteman, D, Hey, K, Griffith, M, Gill, L, Goldacre, M, Vincent, T, Bunch, K |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2001
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