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Cancer Vaccines
Scientists at Technical University, University Health Science Center describe research in cancer vaccines in women
August 26th, 2008
Research findings, 'Geriatric screening and preventive care,' are discussed in a new report. "Preventive health care decisions and recommendations become more complex as the population ages. The leading causes of death (i.e., heart disease, malignant neoplasms, cerebrovascular disease, and chronic lower respiratory disease) among older adults mirror the actual causes of death (i.e., tobacco use, poor diet, and physical inactivity) among persons of all ages," investigators in the United States report. "Many aspects of mortality in older adults are modifiable through behavior change. Patients 65 years and older should be counseled on smoking cessation, diets rich in...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-08-26)
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