Search for dissertations about: "Arne Hallquist"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Arne Hallquist.

2. 1. Thyroid cancer : studies on etiology and prognosis

   Author : Arne Hallquist; Lennart Hardell; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Thyroid cancer; prognostic factors; etiology; occupation; medical ionizing radiation; reproductive; and family factors;

   Abstract : Thyroid cancer constitutes about 1% of all malignant tumours and the incidence is increasing in Sweden. It is rare in children before the age of 10. During puberty the female to male ratio increases to be two to three times more common in females. The ratio remains constant until menopause and thereafter declines. READ MORE