The epidemiology of selenium and cancer.
Evidence supporting the hypothesis that decreased Se status is associated with an increased risk of cancer is increasing. This paper reviews the epidemiological studies of the Se and cancer hypothesis and discusses their strengths, limitations, problems of interpretation, and methodological issues.
D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000097:blood / Q000453:epidemiology; D002338:Carotenoids / Q000097:blood; D004812:Epidemiologic Methods; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000097:blood / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D012643:Selenium / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000097:blood / Q000172:deficiency / Q000378:metabolism*; D014801:Vitamin A / Q000097:blood
D014801:Vitamin A; D002338:Carotenoids; D012643:Selenium