Fetal Growth, Preterm Birth, Neonatal Stress and Risk for CNS Tumors in Children: A Nordic Population- and Register-Based Case-Control Study



: Schmidt LS, Schuz J, Lahteenmaki P, Trager C, Stokland T, Gustafson G, Hjalgrim L, Sehested A, Johansen C, Schmiegelow K

Publisher: AMER ASSOC CANCER RESEARCH

: 2010

 Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention

: CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY BIOMARKERS & PREVENTION

: CANCER EPIDEM BIOMAR

: 4

: 19

: 4

: 1042

: 1052

: 11

: 1055-9965

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-09-1273


Conclusions: This study supports intrauterine or neonatal onset of childhood CNS tumors. The findings provide insight into the natural history of childhood CNS tumors indicating an early onset or, alternatively, potentially harmful exposures in the neonatal period that might be preventable. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev; 19(4); 1042-52. (C)2010 AACR.



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