Effect of a chemical manufacturing plant on community cancer rates

Effect of a chemical manufacturing plant on community cancer rates

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>We conducted a retrospective study to determine if potential past exposure to dioxin had resulted in increased incidence of cancer in people living near a former manufacturing plant in New South Wales, Australia. During operation, fr...

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Main Authors:	Churches Tim, Willmore Alan, Emmett Katy, Mannes Trish, Sheppeard Vicky, Kaldor Jill
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2005-04-01
Series:	BMC Public Health
Online Access:	http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/5/34

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