Stomach cancer mortality: geographic comparisons in the Netherlands and in Belgium
Hayes, R.B.; Swaen, G.M.; Ramioul, L.; Tuyns, A.J.
European Journal of Cancer and Clinical Oncology 18(7): 623-627
1982
ISSN/ISBN: 0277-5379 PMID: 6889964 Document Number: 183871
The geographic distribution of stomach cancer mortality by province in the Netherlands and Belgium, 1972-1975, is described. Areas of high risk for this disease are identified along the common border of these 2 countries, suggesting common etiologic factors.
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