Monday, February 25, 2008

Poliio- Cancer Connection

Can't upload it. Please see the graph at:

http://www.vaclib.org/intro/present/cancerpolioworld.jpg


This graph is interesting because it suggests a correlation between mass polio innoculations and cancer rates. I think that the graph is legible and clearly labeled, but it raises a lot of questions about other possible causes or what the real connection of cancer in these countries might be. Also, the countries that didn't have mass innoculations tend to be poorer third-world countries that a) may have shorter overall lifespans, and greater deaths causes by communicable diseases or b) have less documentation and research about cancer and cancer rates.


-Natalie Evans

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