Is sunlight an aetiological agent in the genesis of retinoblastoma?
1999
Does Sunlight Cause Retinoblastoma?
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Hooper M L
Primary Institution: University of Edinburgh
Hypothesis
Is sunlight an aetiological agent in the genesis of retinoblastoma?
Conclusion
The study found that the incidence of unilateral retinoblastoma increases with higher levels of UVB radiation from sunlight.
Supporting Evidence
- The incidence of unilateral retinoblastoma increases significantly with ambient erythemal dose of ultraviolet B radiation from sunlight.
Takeaway
This study suggests that more sunlight might lead to more cases of a type of eye cancer called retinoblastoma.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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