Lung cancer mortality of residents living near petrochemical industrial complexes: a meta-analysis.

Cheng-Kuan LinHuei-Yang HungDavid C ChristianiFrancesco ForastiereRo-Ting Lin

Published in: Environmental health : a global access science source (2017)

Our meta-analysis gathering current evidence suggests only a slightly higher risk of lung cancer mortality among residents living nearby PICs, albeit such association didn't receive statistically significance. Reasons for higher risks of early residential exposure to PICs might be attributable to the lack of or less stringent air pollution regulations.

Keyphrases

air pollution
systematic review
cardiovascular events
particulate matter
risk factors
heavy metals
meta analyses
lung function
wastewater treatment
coronary artery disease
type diabetes
climate change