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- Title
Does living near heavy industry cause lung cancer in women? A case-control study using life grid interviews.
- Authors
Edwards, R; Pless-Mulloli, T; Howel, D; Chadwick, T; Bhopal, R; Harrison, R; Gribbin, H
- Abstract
The incidence of lung cancer among women is high in the highly industrialised area of Teesside in north-east England. Previous research has implicated industrial pollution as a possible cause. A study was undertaken to investigate whether prolonged residence close to heavy industry is associated with lung cancer among women in Teesside.
- Publication
Thorax, 2006, Vol 61, Issue 12, p1076
- ISSN
0040-6376
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1136/thx.2005.057620