| Document ID (ISN) | 107161 |
| CIS number |
07-1123 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0340-0131 - International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health |
| Year |
2006 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Nasterlack M. |
| Title |
Do pesticides cause childhood cancer? |
| Bibliographic information |
Aug. 2006, Vol.79, No.7, p.536-544. 32 ref. |
| Internet access |
http://www.springerlink.com/content/947m8h641366713r/fulltext.pdf [in English]
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| Abstract |
Various epidemiological studies have reported associations between childhood cancer and either parental or child exposure to pesticides. Reviews published in 1997 and 1998 found evidence to be suggestive but not conclusive. This literature search was conducted to identify and evaluate new research results on this topic issued between 1998 and 2004. Eighteen new studies were identified for this review. Collectively, the studies suggest an increase in the risk of different cancer types associated with exposure to pesticides. However, the evidence is conflicting with regard to cancer types as well as to causative factors across studies. The available literature does not allow firm conclusions to be drawn with regard to pesticides and any type of childhood cancer. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
children; parental exposure; agriculture; cancer; pesticides |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
epidemiological aspects; literature survey |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Germany |
| Subject(s) |
Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
Toxic and dangerous substances
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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| Browse category(ies) |
Agriculture
Agricultural chemicals
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