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Pap screening goals and perceptions of pain among black, Latina, and Arab women: Steps toward breaking down psychological barriers by Gauss, Julie W., Mabiso, Athur, Williams, Karen Patricia

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Identification of Somatic Mosaicism in the blood and uninvolved margin in breast cancer patients by Kancherla, Reddy Prakash

“…Breast cancer was a common malignancy and main cause of morbidity and disease related mortality among women. …”

Copy number variations as potential biomarkers for disease development in Breast Cancer by Kancherla, Reddy Prakash

“…Breast cancer is second foremost cause of deaths in women caused by malignant tumor. …”
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Use of soy isoflavones as alternative to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women in menopause by Edefuhr, Jenny

“…Traditional treatment of menopausal symptoms using hormone replacement therapy is associated with an increased risk of breast- and endometrial cancer, as well as an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. …”
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Plasma and adipose tissue alkylresorcinols in women and men as biomarkers of whole grain wheat and rye intake by Myhré Herelius, Emma

“…Epidemiological studies have demonstrated several health benefits associated with whole grain intake, including prevention of cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes, colorectal cancer, obesity and mortality. Whole grain products are therefore recommended by national agencies. …”

Dietary intake and nutrient adequacies among women of reproductive age in northern Tanzania: A cross-sectional study by Azupogo, Fusta, Arnold, Charles D., Bliznashka, Lilia, Makori, Nyabasi, Njau, Calista N., Malindisa, Evangelista, Jeremiah, Kidola, Kinabo, Joyce, Olney, Deanna K., Hess, Sonja Y.

“…Background Dietary inadequacies among women of reproductive age (WRA) increase malnutrition and disease risk. …”
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Knowledge, perceptions and practices regarding aflatoxins and aflatoxin management solutions among women: a perspective from two communities in Nigeria by Falade, T.D.O., Kadjo, D., Ortega-Beltran, A., Atser, G., Sanni, L.

“…Aflatoxins are hepatotoxins that can cause liver cancer, suppress immunity and impede normal development in children as antinutritional compounds. …”
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Simulated impact of vitamin A-fortified sugar on dietary adequacy and association of usual sugar intake with plasma and breast milk retinol among lactating Zambian women by Haile, Demewoz, Engle-Stone, Reina, Caswell, Bess, Luo, Hanqi, Dodd, Kevin W., Arnold, Charles D., Jobarteh, Modou, Greene, Matthew, Chipili, Mackford, Haskell, Marjorie J., Palmer, Amanda C.

“…This study evaluated the contribution of VA-fortified sugar to dietary VA adequacy and the relationship between dietary intakes and VA status in 243 lactating women, based on 24-h dietary recalls in Mkushi, Zambia. …”
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Aflatoxins in food and feed: Impacts risks, and management strategies by Brown, Lynn R.

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Hur och hur väl fungerar HPV-vaccin? by Miller, Elisabeth

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How qualitative studies and gender analysis can add value to the assessment of dietary exposure to aflatoxins in Kenya by Kiama, T.N., Sirma, A.J., Senerwa, D.M., Ochungo, P., Waithanji, Elizabeth M., Lindahl, Johanna F., Kang'ethe, Erastus K., Grace, Delia

“…High levels of exposure are fatal and lower levels can cause liver cancer in people and growth depression in livestock. …”
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Physical activity level, dietary habits, and alcohol and tobacco use among young Guatemalan adults by Stein, Aryeh D., Gregory, Cria O., Hoddinott, John F., Martorell, Reynaldo, Ramakrishnan, Usha, Ramirez-Zea, Manuel

“…One-third of men reported consuming alcohol and 42% were current smokers. Very few women reported alcohol or tobacco use.…”
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Kenya dairy farmer perception of moulds and mycotoxins and implications for exposure to aflatoxins: A gendered analysis by Kiama, T.N., Lindahl, Johanna F., Sirma, A.J., Senerwa, D.M., Waithanji, Elizabeth M., Ochungo, P.A., Poole, Elizabeth J., Kang'ethe, Erastus K., Grace, Delia

“…Moreover, because of different consumption patterns and biology, men, women, boys and girls may experience different levels of risk, while because of gender roles, men and women may have different capacity to mitigate risk; yet, there are few gendered analyses of aflatoxins. …”
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Kenyan diets: Quality, affordability, and preferences by Ecker, Olivier, Comstock, Andrew R., Pauw, Karl

“…The number of deaths resulting from noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as coronary disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer, is projected to surpass malaria and tuberculosis by 2030 (Mkuu et al. 2021). …”
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Masked genotype 6 of bovine leukemia virus is found in colombian cattle by Corredor Figueroa, Adriana Patricia, Olaya Galán, Nury Nathalia, Salas, Sandra Patricia, Quintero, Juan Sebastián, Fajardo, Álvaro, Soñora, Martín, Moreno, Pilar, Cristina, Juan, Sánchez, Alfredo, Tobón, Julio, Ortiz, Diego, Gutierrez, María Fernanda

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Dietary intake and micronutrient adequacy among adults engaged in agriculture in rural Sri Lanka: Findings from a cross-sectional baseline survey by Joyce, Caroline A., Caswell, Bess L., Gelli, Aulo, Hess, Sonja Y., Sitisekara, Hasara, Stewart, Christine P., Tan, Xiuping, Jayatissa, Renuka, Peiris, Kalana, Silva, Renuka, Olney, Deanna K.

“…Participants: Men and women from households in the program evaluation study area. …”
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Food safety in developing countries: An overview by Grace, Delia

“…It also reviews the geography of food safety and how this impacts on people who are poor, and looks at what food safety means for: small farmers, export industries, women, the most vulnerable people, and for nutrition. …”
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Are policies in Vietnam conducive of healthy food environments? Insights from a multi-sectoral policy landscape analysis by Even, Brice, Truong Thi, Trang. Thu, Nguyen, Thu Duong, Thai, Hang Thi Minh, Pham Thi, Huong Mai, Bui Thi, Viet Anh, Nguyen, Tuan Linh, Bene, Christophe

“…Overweight and obese individuals suffer from increased risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and some types of cancer. Unhealthy eating is largely the result of unhealthy food environments (Hawkes, 2006; HLPE, 2017). …”
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Rådgivning angående profylaktisk kastrering av den friska tiken by Brokvist, Katarina

“…Osteosarcoma is a severe type of cancer that is not entirely uncommon in larger breeds. …”

Foodborne diseases from dairy products in developing countries: Hazards and health implications by Havelaar, A., Grace, Delia, Wu, F.

“…Dairy products are an important source of high-quality animal proteins in developing countries, and increased consumption of these products by pregnant women and young children is advocated to reduce malnutrition and child stunting. …”
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