Population mixing, socio-economic status and incidence of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in England and Wales – analysis by census ward
2008
Childhood Leukaemia and Population Movements
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Author Information
Author(s): Richard Wakeford
Primary Institution: The University of Manchester
Hypothesis
How do population movements and mixing influence the risk of childhood leukaemia?
Conclusion
The studies suggest that increased diversity of in-migrants is associated with higher incidence rates of childhood leukaemia in certain areas.
Supporting Evidence
- Stiller et al (2008) found higher leukaemia rates in areas with diverse in-migrants.
- Bellec et al (2008) reported higher leukaemia incidence in isolated communes with many in-migrants from distant areas.
Takeaway
When more people move into an area from different places, kids in that area might get sick with leukaemia more often.
Limitations
The studies do not allow for certain comparisons with earlier work and lack specific results for rural areas.
Participant Demographics
Young children aged 1–4 years in England and Wales.
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