regional cancer Flashcards
1
Q
why do Chinese women get lung cancer
A
cooking inside w charcoal
silly
2
Q
Liver cancer causes
A
Hep B/C, heavy alcohol usage
3
Q
Indian Lip cancer causes
A
chewing tobacco
4
Q
highest Prevalence vs Deaths in Men Western areas
A
highest: prostate - men live longer here
Deaths: lung
5
Q
risks for breast cancer
A
westernized lifestyle (?) late child bearing, fewer children, BRCA1/2
6
Q
risks for cervical cancer
A
more kids, HPV