© 2003 by Oxford University Press
Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Vol. 95, No. 1, 11-12,
January 1, 2003
© 2003 Oxford University Press
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Tobacco Use a Leading Global Cancer Risk, Report Says
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The same cancer-causing lifestyles of people in wealthy nations are also threatening the health of people in the developing world, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO).
Half of the top 10 preventable global disease risks identified in the publication, World Health Report 2002, reflect overconsumption of food and drink and lack of exercise, which are collectively responsible for an estimated 59% of 56.6 million deaths annually, according to the report. These risks, some of which are