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Taller women are at increased risk of a wide range of cancers, research suggests
sciencedaily.com — “Taller people are at increased risk of a wide range of cancers, according to new research. The study found that in women the risk of cancer rises by about 16% for every 10cm (4 inches) increase in height. Previous studies have shown a link between height and cancer risk, but this research extends the findings to more cancers and for women with differing lifestyles and economic backgrounds.” View full resource at sciencedaily.com
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Taller women are at increased risk of a wide range of cancers, research suggests
sciencedaily.com — “Taller people are at increased risk of a wide range of cancers, according to new research. The study found that in women the risk of cancer rises by about 16% for every 10cm (4 inches) increase in height. Previous studies have shown a link between height and cancer risk, but this research extends the findings to more cancers and for women with differing lifestyles and economic backgrounds.” View full resource at sciencedaily.com
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Women’s Cancer Risk Increases With Height, Study Finds - NYTimes.com
nytimes.com — “The authors suggest that levels of growth hormone might be involved in the genesis of cancer, or that taller people are at greater risk for mutations simply because their bodies comprise more cells.” View full resource at nytimes.com
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Women’s Cancer Risk Increases With Height, Study Finds - NYTimes.com
nytimes.com — “The authors suggest that levels of growth hormone might be involved in the genesis of cancer, or that taller people are at greater risk for mutations simply because their bodies comprise more cells.” View full resource at nytimes.com
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You know the familiar complaint that everything causes #cancer? Well, add #height to the list, for #women at least: http://t.co/GLKT4SS
Study: Taller People Face Higher Cancer Risk - WSJ.com
online.wsj.com — “Taller people face higher risks of getting cancer, according to a new U.K. study.” View full resource at online.wsj.com
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Women’s Cancer Risk Increases With Height, Study Finds - NYTimes.com
nytimes.com — “The authors suggest that levels of growth hormone might be involved in the genesis of cancer, or that taller people are at greater risk for mutations simply because their bodies comprise more cells.” View full resource at nytimes.com
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NYT: Vital Signs: Risks: Women’s Cancer Risk Increases With Height, Study Finds http://nyti.ms/oTCKqd
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Study Contends Taller People at Heightened Cancer Risk - Cancer Center - Everyday Health
everydayhealth.com — “Tall folks may be more likely than shorter people to develop cancer, new British research says.” View full resource at everydayhealth.com
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Taller people have a heightened #cancer #risk, a new study says: http://ow.ly/5KR3I
Tall people at heightened risk for cancer: Study - HealthPop - CBS News
cbsnews.com — “Every four inches of height increased cancer risk 16 percent in study of 1.3 million women Read more by Ryan Jaslow on CBS News' HealthPop.” View full resource at cbsnews.com
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Study Contends Taller People at Heightened Cancer Risk
health.yahoo.net — “WEDNESDAY, July 20 (HealthDay News) -- Tall folks may be more likely than shorter people to develop cancer, new British research says.” View full resource at health.yahoo.net
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Study Contends Taller People at Heightened Cancer Risk
health.yahoo.net — “WEDNESDAY, July 20 (HealthDay News) -- Tall folks may be more likely than shorter people to develop cancer, new British research says.” View full resource at health.yahoo.net
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Study Contends Taller People at Heightened Cancer Risk: WEDNESDAY, July 20 (HealthDay News) -- Tall folks may be... http://bit.ly/npZk9A
Million Women Study: taller people have greater cancer risks? | SmartPlanet
smartplanet.com — “A study of over one million middle-aged women and 17 cancer types reveal that the risk rises 16% for every 4 inches in height.” View full resource at smartplanet.com
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Study Contends Taller People at Heightened Cancer Risk - Cancer Center - Everyday Health
everydayhealth.com — “Tall folks may be more likely than shorter people to develop cancer, new British research says.” View full resource at everydayhealth.com
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One downside to being tall: An increased cancer risk, new study says. Get the details: http://ow.ly/5Kowd
Tall people 'at slightly greater risk of cancer' - Health News - NHS Choices
nhs.uk — ““Taller people are more likely to develop some of the commonest and deadliest cancers, the largest study of links between height and the disease has concluded,” reported The Guardian. This study looked at...” View full resource at nhs.uk
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Study Contends Taller People at Heightened Cancer Risk
health.yahoo.net — “WEDNESDAY, July 20 (HealthDay News) -- Tall folks may be more likely than shorter people to develop cancer, new British research says.” View full resource at health.yahoo.net
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