Geographical differences in cancer incidence in the Amazon basin of Ecuador in relation to residence near oil fields

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Anna‐Karin Hurtig · Ministerio de Salud Pública

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Study results are compatible with a relationship between cancer incidence and living in proximity to oil fields. An environmental monitoring and cancer surveillance system in the area is recommended.

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Carcinogens and Genotoxicity Assessment Global Cancer Incidence and Screening Air Quality and Health Impacts

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Published in: International Journal of Epidemiology

Volume 31, Issue 5, pp. 1021-1027

DOI: 10.1093/ije/31.5.1021

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Geographical differences in cancer incidence in the Amazon basin of Ecuador in relation to residence near oil fields

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