## Abstract Some epidemiological studies suggest that consumption of fruits and vegetables with a high carotenoid content may protect against colon cancer (CC). The evidence, however, is not completely consistent. Given the inconsistencies in findings in previous studies and continued interest in i
Body size and the risk of colon cancer in a large case-control study
β Scribed by Caan, B J; Coates, A O; Slattery, M L; Potter, J D; Jr, CP Quesenberry; Edwards, S M
- Book ID
- 110043784
- Publisher
- Nature Publishing Group
- Year
- 1998
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 109 KB
- Volume
- 22
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1476-5497
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