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Table 4 Regression coefficients for climatic factors on SMR for malignant neoplasm of the pancreas in females.

From: Geographical distribution for malignant neoplasm of the pancreas in relation to selected climatic factors in Japan

 

Regression coefficient

Standard Error

p value

Amount of global solar radiation a (MJ/m2/day)b

-5.02

1.25

0.000068

Daily maximum temperature c (Degree Celisius)

-1.87

0.27

< 0.0001

  1. Amount of global solar radiation a: Mean value of daily-accumulated solar radiation from 1971 to 2000 in Japan.
  2. MJ/m2/day b: Megajoule per square meter per day.
  3. Daily maximum temperature c: Mean value of daily maximum temperature from 1971 to 2000 in Japan.
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International Journal of Health Geographics

ISSN: 1476-072X