Evidence for the risk of pelvic endometriosis by age, race and socioeconomic status

D E Houston, Diana E. Houston, Houston DE
Epidemiologic reviews · 1984 · vol. 6(1) , pp. 167–191 · doi:10.1093/oxfordjournals.epirev.a036270 · PMID:6386501 · W2279925909
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This review examines epidemiological data on pelvic endometriosis, exploring its association with age, race, and socioeconomic status.

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Abstract

Journal Article EVIDENCE FOR THE RISK OF PELVIC ENDOMETRIOSIS BY AGE, RACE AND SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS Get access DIANA E. HOUSTON DIANA E. HOUSTON Reprint requests to D. E. Houston Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Epidemiologic Reviews, Volume 6, Issue 1, 1984, Pages 167–191, https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.epirev.a036270 Published: 01 March 1984

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Pelvic Neoplasms Adolescent Adolescent Adult Adult Aged Aged Age Factors Age Factors Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Female Humans Humans Menstruation Menstruation

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