Cancer incidence near municipal solid waste incinerators in Great Britain. Part 2: histopathological and case-note review of primary liver cancer cases
2000
Cancer Risk Near Incinerators
Sample size: 119
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Elliott P, Eaton N, Shaddick G, Carter R
Primary Institution: Small Area Health Statistics Unit, Imperial College School of Medicine
Hypothesis
Is there an increased risk of liver cancer near municipal solid waste incinerators?
Conclusion
There is a confirmed excess risk of liver cancer near municipal incinerators.
Supporting Evidence
- A 37% excess risk of liver cancer was reported within 1 km of municipal incinerators.
- Of the 119 cases reviewed, primary liver cancer was confirmed in 66 cases.
Takeaway
Living close to waste incinerators might make you more likely to get liver cancer.
Methodology
Review of case notes and histopathological data for liver cancer cases.
Limitations
The study only reviewed a portion of cases and may not represent all instances.
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