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ArticleRadiology and oncology2025

Assessing the impact of waste co-incineration at the Anhovo cement plant (Slovenia) on the regional cancer burden.

Vesna Zadnik, Mojca Birk, Teja Oblak, Maja Jurtela, Sonja Tomsic, Katarina Lokar, Ana Mihor, Nika Bric, Miran Mlakar, Amela Duratovic Konjevic and 1 more

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Vesna ZadnikSlovenian Cancer Registry, Institute of Oncology Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Mojca BirkSlovenian Cancer Registry, Institute of Oncology Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Teja OblakSlovenian Cancer Registry, Institute of Oncology Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Maja JurtelaSlovenian Cancer Registry, Institute of Oncology Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Sonja TomsicSlovenian Cancer Registry, Institute of Oncology Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Katarina LokarSlovenian Cancer Registry, Institute of Oncology Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Ana MihorSlovenian Cancer Registry, Institute of Oncology Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Nika BricSlovenian Cancer Registry, Institute of Oncology Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Miran MlakarSlovenian Cancer Registry, Institute of Oncology Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Amela Duratovic KonjevicSlovenian Cancer Registry, Institute of Oncology Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Tina ZagarSlovenian Cancer Registry, Institute of Oncology Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.

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Abstract

backgroundThis epidemiological study aims to assess the cancer risk potentially associated with environmental exposure resulting from cement production and waste co-incineration at the Anhovo cement plant in Western Slovenia and to develop a strong and reliable methodological framework for the long-term surveillance of environmentally related cancer risks in small geographical areas. MATERIALS AND

methodsWe integrated all the available data sources: cancer cases from the population-based Slovenian Cancer Registry; background population; and available measurements on exposure to air PM

resultsThe analysis did not reveal any excess cancer incidence in the area of the Anhovo cement plant or an association with the PM

conclusionsIn view of the environmental pollution caused by either historical cement production or the potential impact of current waste co-incineration activities in Kanal, we strongly recommend that a follow-up epidemiological study be carried out in the next 10 to 20 years. The methodological framework established in the present study provides a foundation for the ongoing surveillance of the cancer burden in the region.

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Construction MaterialsEnvironmental ExposureIncinerationNeoplasmsAir PollutantsBayes TheoremChromiumFemaleHumansIncidenceMaleParticulate MatterRegistriesSloveniaAir PollutantsChromiumParticulate Mattercancer incidenceenvironmental exposuresmall area geographical analysis

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PMCPMC12441888

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