Body fat distribution and breast cancer risk: findings from the Nigerian breast cancer study
β Scribed by Temidayo O. Ogundiran; Dezheng Huo; Adeniyi Adenipekun; Oladapo Campbell; Rasaaq Oyesegun; Effiong Akang; Clement Adebamowo; Olufunmilayo I. Olopade
- Book ID
- 113062718
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Year
- 2012
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 214 KB
- Volume
- 23
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0957-5243
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