title: The environment and cancer in New Jersey.
abstract: Tumorigenesis involves a complex series of steps. These steps are influenced by genetic predisposition and by lifestyle, tobacco and alcohol use, diet, and occupation. The way a person chooses to or is forced to live will influence the risk of developing cancer.
authors.affiliation: Division of Medical Oncology, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, NJ 07112.
authors.forename: F B
authors.initials: FB
authors.lastname: Cohen
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Cohen
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Sabnani
mesh_terms: D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000009:adverse effects; D003043:Cocarcinogenesis; D004781:Environmental Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004785:Environmental Pollutants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D004785:Environmental Pollutants