@DrDevanRomero A link between esophageal cancer (squamous cell carcinoma) and dietary factors, smoke exposure, and geographic zone were found in a 2021 study in Tanzania. Even younger people had a 20% higher chance for esophageal cancer in Tanzania. #KINE4
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East Africa has a disproportionately high burden of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Study by Mmbaga et al finds that low International Wealth Index, smoke exposure, geographic zone, and dietary factors are associated with risk. https://t.co/aoT3qAzUq
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East Africa has a disproportionately high burden of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Study by Mmbaga et al finds that low International Wealth Index, smoke exposure, geographic zone, and dietary factors are associated with risk. https://t.co/ZK6hI7E4E