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Outdoor air pollution exposure and uterine cancer incidence in the Sister Study.

Jordyn A BrownJennifer L IshChe-Jung ChangDeborah B BookwalterKatie M O'BrienRena R JonesJoel D KaufmanDale P SandlerAlexandra J White
Published in: Journal of the National Cancer Institute (2024)
In this large US cohort, NO2, a marker of vehicular traffic exposure, was associated with a higher incidence of uterine cancer. These findings expand the scope of health effects associated with air pollution, supporting the need for policy and other interventions designed to reduce air pollutant exposure.
Keyphrases
  • air pollution
  • papillary thyroid
  • particulate matter
  • lung function
  • squamous cell
  • risk factors
  • healthcare
  • public health
  • physical activity
  • cystic fibrosis