International parallels in leukaemia and diabetes epidemiology.

Feltbower, R G; McKinney, P A; Greaves, M F; Parslow, R C; Bodansky, H J · Arch Dis Child · 2004

cross_sectional · Level IV

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Abstract

Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) and type 1 diabetes have an environmental aetiology and common epidemiological features. Incidence rates and national characteristics of both conditions were investigated in 40 countries worldwide. There was a significant positive correlation between diseases. Markers of wealth and affluence were significantly associated with high incidence.

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