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Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences)
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(12): 782-785, 2007.
Article
in Chinese
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| ID: wpr-813799
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE@#To explore the risk factors of gastric cancer in the rural area of Henan province.@*METHODS@#Three hundred and twenty-five families with gastric cancer and 325 control families (1010 persons in each group) were selected among the rural residents in 4 counties of Henan province. Totally 2020 people were surveyed and assessed using population-based case-control family study.@*RESULTS@#Gastric cancer was related to stomach upset, irregular dietary, hobby for salty taste, residual food, and history of mental stimulus.@*CONCLUSION@#Stomach upset, irregular dietary, hobby for salty taste, residual food, and history of mental stimulus are the risk factors of gastric cancer.