Traina A, Cusimano R, Liquori M, Ferrigno V, Guttadauro A, Ravazzolo B, Giammanco AM, Castagnetta L. Breast cancer registry in Palermo and its Province: incidence in 1999.
Ann N Y Acad Sci 2002;
963:85-90. [PMID:
12095932 DOI:
10.1111/j.1749-6632.2002.tb04098.x]
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Abstract
The incidence of breast cancer in the city of Palermo and its Province was investigated. The cancer rate was higher in the city of Palermo (100.8/100,000/year), a great southern urban area, than in the 81 municipalities of the Province (79.2/100,000/year). Rates were also compared with those in other geographic areas of Italy, showing a smaller than expected negative north-south gradient in incidence, especially in the young age group, as shown by the cumulative risk observed in the 0-54-year-old group. These findings confirm the role of recent life style changes in the cancer risk distribution.
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