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Jamaica Gleaner Profiles in Medicine
published: Wednesday | February 26, 2003

The big 'C'
SINCE SCIENTISTS have not yet put their fingers on the cause of the big 'C' - cancer - national strategies to prevent or control the disease in populations, for the most part, merely hold a promise.

Cancer risk factors
World Health Organisation's consultaion with other organisations on diet, nutrition and the prevention of chronic diseases have produced some guidelines on cancer control and risk factors...


Research findings on cancer
The U.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI) is heavily involved in research and tracks and publishes cancer research data for the benefit of its population.


Bissy, bissy, bissy
KOLA NUT (or bissy) extract is popularly used around the world in some soft drinks. Bissy (Cola acuminata, C. nitida) is native to Africa, and is cultivated extensively in the tropics...




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