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Cancer in Costa Rica
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Stomach cancer is the most frequent neoplasm in Costa Rica; although rates are declining, they are second only to those observed in Japan; there are marked variations in risk by region, suggesting important environmental influences in etiology.Abstract:
Articulo cientifico -- Universidad de Costa Rica. Isntituto de Investigaciones en Salud, 1989read more
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