International parallels in leukaemia and diabetes epidemiology.
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.
Medical subject headings
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
- Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma