Nitrate and nitrite contamination in drinking water and cancer risk: A systematic review with meta-analysis

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Authors

Roberto Picetti · University of London

Megan Deeney · University of London

Silvia Pastorino · University of London

Mark R. Miller · University of Edinburgh

Anoop Shah · London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

David A. Leon · University of London

Alan D. Dangour ·

Abstract

We identified an association of nitrate in drinking water with gastric cancer but with no other cancer site. There is currently a paucity of robust studies from settings with high levels nitrate pollution in drinking water. Research into this area will be valuable to ascertain the true health burden of nitrate contamination of water and the need for public policies to protect human health.

Topics & Keywords

Groundwater and Isotope Geochemistry Folate and B Vitamins Research Nutritional Studies and Diet

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Clean water and sanitation

Publication Details

Published in: Environmental Research

Volume 210, pp. 112988-112988

DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.112988

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