Increasing incidence of childhood leukaemia: a controversy re-examined

We provide evidence of a gradual increase in the incidence of childhood leukaemia over the twentieth century from examination of trends in both incidence and mortality in England and Wales. We conclude that much of the recorded increase is likely to be real.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Shah, A, Coleman, M P
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Nature Publishing Group 2007
Materias:
Epidemiology
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2360402/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17712312
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/sj.bjc.6603946
Descripción
Sumario:We provide evidence of a gradual increase in the incidence of childhood leukaemia over the twentieth century from examination of trends in both incidence and mortality in England and Wales. We conclude that much of the recorded increase is likely to be real.

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