The risk of thyroid cancer in relation to residential proximity to nuclear power plants: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Ionizing radiation is a human carcinogen, and there is a public concern but limited evidence that it increases the incidence of cancer among those who live near nuclear power plants (NPPs). Previous analyses of thyroid cancer in these populations have been inconsistent, and the last synthesis was published nearly a decade ago. To address these gaps, we undertook a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Methods

A search strategy was developed and applied to PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. A total of 2006 publications were identified, with 11 studies of thyroid cancer incidence that met the inclusion criteria. Study quality was assessed using the Office of Health Assessment and Translation (OHAT) tool. Summary risk estimates relating residential proxim

SUBMITTER: Cottagiri SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11606113 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature