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040			_aISI Library _bEnglish
082	0	4	_a100 SD:610.621 _bWHO.Tr.619
110	1		_aWHO Scientific Group on Steroid Contraception and the Risk of Neoplasia
245	1	0	_aSteroid contraception and the risk of neoplasia : report of a WHO scientific group, meeting held in Geneva from 5 to 9 December 1977
260			_aGeneva : _bWorld Health Organization, _c1978
300			_a54 Pages : _btables; _c20 cm.
490	0		_aWorld Health Organization technical report series ; no. 619
505	0		_a1. Introduction -- 2. Combination oral contraceptives -- 3. Progestogen-only contraceptives -- 4. Estrogens used for non-contraceptive purpose -- 5. Methodological considerations -- 6. Relevance of existing data from more developed countries to disease risk in less developed countries -- 7. Recommendations -- References
520			_aEvaluates the design and findings of epidemiological studies focused on the link between the use of steroid contraceptives and cancer in women. Data evaluated cover combined and progestogen-only contraceptives, and estrogens used for non-contraceptive purposes. A brief concluding section considers the relevance of these findings to developing countries.
650		4	_aAdverse effects
650		4	_aChemically induced
650		4	_aSteroid
650		4	_aNeoplasia
710	1		_aWorld Health Organization
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