Increase in Testicular Cancer Incidence in Six European Countries: a Birth Cohort Phenomenon

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Authors

Reinhold Bergström · Uppsala University

Hans‐Olov Adami · Harvard University Press

Matthias Möhner · Center for Environmental Health

Witold Zatonski

Hans H. Storm · Danish Business Authority

Anders Ekbom · Harvard University Press

Steinar Tretli

L Teppo

Abstract

The increasing trend in testicular cancer risk observed for these six populations follows a birth cohort pattern. This distinct risk pattern provides a framework for the identification of specific etiologic factors.

Topics & Keywords

Testicular diseases and treatments Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment Sperm and Testicular Function

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Publication Details

Published in: JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute

Volume 88, Issue 11, pp. 727-733

DOI: 10.1093/jnci/88.11.727

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