ArticleEnvironmental research2021
Air pollution and breast cancer risk in the Black Women's Health Study.
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Abstract
backgroundAir pollution contains numerous carcinogens and endocrine disruptors which may be relevant for breast cancer. Previous research has predominantly been conducted in White women; however, Black women may have higher air pollution exposure due to geographic and residential factors.
objectiveWe evaluated the association between air pollution and breast cancer risk in a large prospective population of Black women.
methodsWe estimated annual average ambient levels of particulate matter <2.5 μm (PM
resultsWith follow-up through 2015 (mean = 18.3 years), 2146 incident cases of breast cancer were confirmed. Higher exposure to NO DISCUSSION: Overall, we observed no association between air pollution and increased breast cancer risk among Black women, except perhaps among women living in the Midwestern US.
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