Epidemiological patterns of leukaemia in 184 countries: a population-based study

A new study led by researchers from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), published today in The Lancet Haematology, assesses the global patterns of leukaemia incidence according to the four major subtypes, stratified by age and sex. The report highlights the distinct variations in incidence rates and discusses explanatory factors that may support preventive measures and health resource planning.

Miranda-Filho A, Piñeros M, Ferlay J, Soerjomataram I, Monnereau A, Bray F
Epidemiological patterns of leukaemia in 184 countries: a population-based study.
Lancet Haematol, Published online 28 December 2017;
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2352-3026(17)30232-6

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