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Lung Cancer
Studies from Virgen of Rocio University describe new findings in lung cancer
May 13th, 2008
According to recent research published in the International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, "To provide up-to-date information and analyse recent changes in lung cancer mortality trends among women. The present study analysed subjects by geographical area in Spain during the period 1980-2005 using joinpoint regression models." "Age-standardised mortality rates (ASR) for lung cancer were computed from death certificate data obtained from the official authorities in Spain. Joinpoint regression analysis was used to identify the years when significant changes in the linear slope of the temporal trend occurred. The overall ASR changed during the period...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-05-13)
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