Human cancer from environmental pollutants: The epidemiological evidence

被引:133
作者
Boffetta, Paolo [1 ]
机构
[1] Int Agcy Res Canc, F-69008 Lyon, France
关键词
human cancer; environmental pollutants; epidemiological evidence;
D O I
10.1016/j.mrgentox.2006.02.015
中图分类号
Q81 [生物工程学(生物技术)]; Q93 [微生物学];
学科分类号
071005 ; 0836 ; 090102 ; 100705 ;
摘要
An increased risk of mesothelioma has been reported among individuals experiencing residential exposure to asbestos, while results for lung cancer are less consistent. Several studies have reported an increased risk of lung cancer risk from outdoor air pollution: on the basis of the results of the largest study, the proportion of lung cancers attributable to urban air pollution in Europe can be as high as 10.7%. A causal association has been established between second-hand tobacco smoking and lung cancer, which may be responsible for 1.6% of lung cancers. Radon is another carcinogen present in indoor air, which may be responsible for 4.5% of lung cancers. An increased risk of bladder might be due to water chlorination by-products. The available evidence on cancer risk following exposure to other environmental pollutants, including, pesticides, dioxins and electro-magnetic fields, is inconclusive. (c) 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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