title: Pancreatic cancer: any prospects for prevention?
abstract: Primary prevention of pancreatic cancer and public health measures to reduce its incidence are dependent on data from epidemiological studies. Currently, the only definite risk factor is smoking, although a diet rich in fruit and vegetables may be protective. The K-ras mutation may have a role in diagnosis and screening.
authors.affiliation: University of Cambridge, Institute of Public Health, UK.
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Hart
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000368:Aged; D001628:Beverages; D004032:Diet; D005260:Female; D011905:Genes, ras; D005820:Genetic Testing; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors; D016540:Smoking Cessation