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. 2013 Jun 19;309(23):2433-4.
doi: 10.1001/jama.2013.6461.

Incidence rate of breast cancer in young women

Parisa Tehranifar, Tomi F Akinyemiju, Mary Beth Terry
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Incidence rate of breast cancer in young women

Parisa Tehranifar et al. JAMA. .
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Conflict of Interest Disclosures: The authors have completed and submitted the ICMJE Form for Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest. Dr Tehranifar reported receiving grants from the National Cancer Institute and the Susan B. Komen Foundation Career Catalyst Award. Dr Akinyemiju reported receiving a postdoctoral grant from the National Cancer Institute. Dr Terry reported no disclosures.

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