A systematic review and meta-analysis of haematological malignancies in residents living near petrochemical facilities
A partir d'une revue systématique de la littérature publiée jusqu'en novembre 2018 (16 études, 187 585 personnes), cette méta-analyse évalue l'association entre une exposition résidentielle à l'industrie pétrochimique et l'incidence des cancers hématologiques
The petrochemical industry is a major source of hazardous and toxic air pollutants that are recognised to have mutagenic and carcinogenic properties. A wealth of occupational epidemiology literature exists around the petrochemical industry, with adverse haematological effects identified in employees exposed to ‘low’ concentrations of aromatic hydrocarbons (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene). Releases from the petrochemical industry are also thought to increase the risk of cancer incidence in fenceline communities. However, this emerging and at times inconclusive evidence base remains fragmented. The present study’s aim was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological studies investigating the association between incidences of haematological malignancy and residential exposure to the petrochemical industry.
Environmental Health , article en libre accès, 2020