Geographic Variables

Geographic Variables
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 Environmental Variables
• Infectious agents: HPV, EBV, HHV-8
• Smoking:
– Mouth, pharynx, larynx, esophagus, pancreas,
bladder, LUNG
• Alcohol:
– Oropharynx, larynx, esophagus, liver
• Diet:
– Colorectal, prostate, breast
 Environmental Variables
• Obesity:
– Overweight/obese patients 52% men, 62%
women
• Reproductive History:
– Increased estrogen stimulation
– Breast, endometrium
• Occupational exposure
• Carcinogens
Occupational Exposure