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Letter

Effect of Exogenous Hormones and Reproductive Factors in Female Melanoma: A Meta-Analysis [Letter]

Manuela Chiavarini1 Department of Medicine and Surgery, Section of Public Health, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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Giulia Naldini2 School of Specialization in Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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Irene Giacchetta2 School of Specialization in Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia, ItalyCorrespondence[email protected] [email protected]
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Roberto Fabiani3 Department of Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
Pages 211-212 | Published online: 22 Feb 2022

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