## Abstract Numerous epidemiological studies have examined the association between physical activity and pancreatic cancer; however, findings from individual cohorts have largely not corroborated a protective effect. Among other plausible mechanisms, physical activity may reduce abdominal fat depot
Tobacco and the risk of pancreatic cancer: a review and meta-analysis
β Scribed by Simona Iodice; Sara Gandini; Patrick Maisonneuve; Albert B. Lowenfels
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 2008
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 355 KB
- Volume
- 393
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1435-2451
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