| Document ID (ISN) | 48832 |
| CIS number |
88-301 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0140-6736 - Lancet |
| Year |
1987 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Jones R.R. |
| Title |
Ozone depletion and cancer risk |
| Bibliographic information |
22 Aug. 1987, Vol.2, No.8556, p.443-446. Illus. 34 ref. |
| Abstract |
An almost 40% reduction in ozone springtime levels since the 1970's has been noted in the air above Antarctica. The large-scale release into the asmosphere of man-made pollutants, particularly of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and nitrous oxide, are thought to be implicated. This article explores ozone chemistry, and the biological consequences if the process of ozone depletion was extended over densely populated areas of the earth. The main such consequence would be a significant increase in the incidence of skin cancer (including melanoma) among people who spend much time in the sunlight, including outdoor workers. It is suggested that a serious worldwide attempt be made to reduce the release into the atmosphere of CFCs. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
ozone; ultraviolet radiation; chlorofluorohydrocarbons; skin cancer; outdoor work |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
melanoma; atmospheric pollution; nitrous oxide; Antarctic |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Radiation
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Inorganic substances
Non-ionizing radiation
Skin diseases
Halogenated hydrocarbons
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