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Cervical Cancer
Scientists at University of Cape Town release new data on cervical cancer
April 10th, 2008
According to a study from Cape Town, South Africa, "Invasive cervical cancer is the commonest cause of cancer morbidity and mortality in South African women. This study provides information on adult women's sexual activity and cervical cancer risk in South Africa." "The data were derived from a case-control study of hormonal contraceptives and cervical cancer risk. Information on age of sexual debut and number of lifetime sexual partners was collected from 524 incident cases and 1541 hospital controls. Prevalence ratios and adjusted prevalence ratios were utilised to estimate risk in exposures considered common. Crude and adjusted relative risks were estimated where the...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-04-10)
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