North India Cancer Risk: A Detailed Review with Focus on Jammu and Kashmir Demographics.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cancer is a global medical challenge, and research is at its peak to understand the unique mechanisms of cancer cells. The expanding field of epidemiology, including molecular and environmental studies, helps us better understand the distribution of molecular changes and environmental risk factors in the population.

Aim

In the present review, we aimed to find out the different genes and environmental factors that are associated with different cancers in the Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) region of the North Indian population.

Method

A Systematic approach of literature survey was used to curate research data based on genetic and environmental epidemiology specifying the J&K region.

Result

Of 640 articles found initially and screening of 490 records, 97 studies

SUBMITTER: Sudershan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11711370 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature