Letter to the Editor

Warning to Healthcare Professionals: Recognize the Intricate Connection Between Psycho-social Factors Such as Stress, Resentment, and Violence, in the Development of Cancer

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Aghakhani N, Marianne Ewalds-Kvist B, Azimzadeh R. Warning to Healthcare Professionals: Recognize the Intricate Connection Between Psycho-social Factors Such as Stress, Resentment, and Violence, in the Development of Cancer. Iran J Public Health. 2026;55(1):173-174.