Childhood cancer in small geographical areas and proximity to air-polluting industries.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Pediatric cancer has been associated with exposure to certain environmental carcinogens. The purpose of this work is to analyse the relationship between environmental pollution and pediatric cancer risk.

Method

We analysed all incidences of pediatric cancer (<15) diagnosed in a Spanish region during the period 1998-2015. The place of residence of each patient and the exact geographical coordinates of main industrial facilities was codified in order to analyse the spatial distribution of cases of cancer in relation to industrial areas. Focal tests and focused Scan methodology were used for the identification of high-incidence-rate spatial clusters around the main industrial pollution foci.

Results

The crude rate for the period was 148.0 cases per 1,000,0000 childre

SUBMITTER: Ortega-Garcia JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5685507 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature