Τίτλος:
LEUKEMIA AND NON-HODGKINS-LYMPHOMA AND RESIDENTIAL PROXIMITY TO
INDUSTRIAL-PLANTS
Γλώσσες Τεκμηρίου:
Αγγλικά
Περίληψη:
The risks of developing leukemia and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma from living
near industrial facilities were evaluated among men from Iowa and
Minnesota in a population-based, case-control study. We found a
statistically significant increase in the risk of developing
non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (RR = 1.4) and a slight, nonsignificant excess
for leukemia (RR = 1.2) among individuals who lived .8-3.2 km (1/2-2
miles) from a factory. Risks were greater for certain histologic types:
follicular lymphoma (RR = 1.5), acute lymphocytic leukemia (RR = 5.4),
and acute myelocytic leukemia (RR = 2.2). For non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
(but not for leukemia), the relative risks for those living within .8 km
(1/2 mile) of a factory were similar or slightly larger than for those
living .8-3.2 km (1/2-2 miles) from a factory. Risks did not increase
with duration of residence near a factory. The elevated risks of
non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma were particularly associated with residing near
stone, clay, or glass industry facilities. The risk of developing
leukemia was greater among persons who resided near chemical and
petroleum plants. These preliminary findings raise the possibility that
general environmental exposure associated with certain industrial
activities may elevate the risk of developing leukemia and non-Hodgkin’s
lymphoma. Evaluation of data on proximity to industrial plants from
studies in other geographic locations is needed to determine whether our
results represent a meaningful association.
Συγγραφείς:
LINOS, A
BLAIR, A
GIBSON, RW
EVERETT, G
VANLIER, S and
CANTOR, KP
SCHUMAN, L
BURMEISTER, L
Περιοδικό:
ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Εκδότης:
Heldref Publications
DOI:
10.1080/00039896.1991.9937431
