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Descriptive epidemiology and risk factors for head and neck cancer.

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Sturgis, EM; Wei, Q; Spitz, MR
Published in: Semin Oncol
December 2004

Although more common in developing countries, over 11,000 deaths will occur in the United States from head and neck cancer in 2004. Squamous cell carcinomas account for the vast majority of cases in the United States and the majority of these are related to exposure to tobacco and alcohol. Newer data suggest a genetic contribution. This group is the focus of primary and secondary preventative efforts.

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Semin Oncol

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ISSN

0093-7754

Publication Date

December 2004

Volume

31

Issue

6

Start / End Page

726 / 733

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Smoking
  • Risk Factors
  • Prevalence
  • Oncology & Carcinogenesis
  • Incidence
  • Humans
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux
  • Diet
 

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Sturgis, E. M., Wei, Q., & Spitz, M. R. (2004). Descriptive epidemiology and risk factors for head and neck cancer. Semin Oncol, 31(6), 726–733. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.seminoncol.2004.09.013
Sturgis, Erich M., Qingyi Wei, and Margaret R. Spitz. “Descriptive epidemiology and risk factors for head and neck cancer.Semin Oncol 31, no. 6 (December 2004): 726–33. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.seminoncol.2004.09.013.
Sturgis EM, Wei Q, Spitz MR. Descriptive epidemiology and risk factors for head and neck cancer. Semin Oncol. 2004 Dec;31(6):726–33.
Sturgis, Erich M., et al. “Descriptive epidemiology and risk factors for head and neck cancer.Semin Oncol, vol. 31, no. 6, Dec. 2004, pp. 726–33. Pubmed, doi:10.1053/j.seminoncol.2004.09.013.
Sturgis EM, Wei Q, Spitz MR. Descriptive epidemiology and risk factors for head and neck cancer. Semin Oncol. 2004 Dec;31(6):726–733.
Journal cover image

Published In

Semin Oncol

DOI

ISSN

0093-7754

Publication Date

December 2004

Volume

31

Issue

6

Start / End Page

726 / 733

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Smoking
  • Risk Factors
  • Prevalence
  • Oncology & Carcinogenesis
  • Incidence
  • Humans
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux
  • Diet