A systematic review and meta-analysis of haematological malignancies in residents living near petrochemical facilities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The petrochemical industry is a major source of hazardous and toxic air pollutants that are recognised to have mutagenic and carcinogenic properties. A wealth of occupational epidemiology literature exists around the petrochemical industry, with adverse haematological effects identified in employees exposed to 'low' concentrations of aromatic hydrocarbons (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene). Releases from the petrochemical industry are also thought to increase the risk of cancer incidence in fenceline communities. However, this emerging and at times inconclusive evidence base remains fragmented. The present study's aim was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological studies investigating the association between incidences of haematologica

SUBMITTER: Jephcote C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7236944 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature