European Journal of Oncology Nursing
Volume 13, Issue 2 , Pages 122-127 , April 2009

Risk factors for endometrial cancer in Turkish women: Results from a hospital-based case–control study

  • Nesrin Reis

      Affiliations

    • Department of Obstetric and Gynecologic Nursing, College of Nursing, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +90 442 231 2365; fax: +90 442 236 0984.
    • ,
  • Nezihe Kizilkaya Beji

      Affiliations

    • Department of Obstetric and Gynecologic Nursing, Florence Nightingale College of Nursing, Istanbul University, Sisli 80270, Istanbul, Turkey

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doi: 10.1016/j.ejon.2009.01.007

European Journal of Oncology Nursing
Volume 13, Issue 2 , Pages 122-127 , April 2009

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