regional cancer Flashcards

1
Q

why do Chinese women get lung cancer

A

cooking inside w charcoal

silly

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2
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Liver cancer causes

A

Hep B/C, heavy alcohol usage

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3
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Indian Lip cancer causes

A

chewing tobacco

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4
Q

highest Prevalence vs Deaths in Men Western areas

A

highest: prostate - men live longer here
Deaths: lung

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5
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risks for breast cancer

A
westernized lifestyle (?)
late child bearing, fewer children, BRCA1/2
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6
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risks for cervical cancer

A

more kids, HPV

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