Living near a petrol station is a risk factor for leukaemia.
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Living close to a petrol station or car repair workshop might be a risk factor for acute childhood leukaemia, French researchers report.
منابع مشابه
Analysis of incidence of childhood cancer in the West Midlands of the United Kingdom in relation to proximity to main roads and petrol stations.
OBJECTIVES To investigate whether there is an excess of leukaemias in 0-15 year old children among those living in close proximity (within 100 m) of a main road or petrol station. METHODS Data for 0-15 year old children diagnosed between 1990 and 1994 in the United Kingdom West Midlands were used. Postcode addresses were used to locate the point of residence which was compared with proximity ...
متن کاملAcute childhood leukaemia and environmental exposure to potential sources of benzene and other hydrocarbons; a case-control study.
AIM To analyse the association between potential environmental exposure to hydrocarbons and the risk of acute childhood leukaemia. METHODS A hospital based multicentre case control study, stratified on centre, age, and sex, with 280 leukaemia cases and 285 controls was carried out. Data were collected by a standardised interview of the mothers. RESULTS No clear association was seen between ...
متن کاملارزیابی خطر نیمه کمی و کمی سلامت ناشی از مواجهه استنشاقی کارگران جایگاه‌های سوخت‌گیری شهر تهران با بنزن
Background and Objective: One of the air pollutants is volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Benzene, as a part of petrol, is a VOC, known to be carcinogenic to human beings (Group 1) and it has widespread application in various industries and professions. Hence, the aim of the present study was semi-quantitative and quantitative health risk assessment of petrol bank workers exposure to benzene v...
متن کاملKnowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices among petrol station attendants in Sokoto metropolis, Sokoto State, Nigeria
Background: Petrol station attendants are a high risk group and are exposed to occupational hazards with no control over the length and frequency of safety regulation. The study aimed to assess the knowledge of petrol station attendants about the occupational hazards they are exposed to and the safety practices used to prevent them. Materials and Methods: The study was carried out in Sokoto me...
متن کاملAssessment and control of VOCs emitted from gas stations in Tehran, Iran
In this research, gasoline vapours including Benzene, Toluene, Xylene (BTX) and Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOCs) emitted from vent pipes of underground storage tanks (USTs) were measured at six gas stations in Tehran. Thereafter, gas station No. 29 was selected as a pilot station and equipped with a vapour control system. The vapours were measured during the summer of 2013 and winter of...
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
دوره 19 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004