Volcanoes and carcinomaof the thyroid : A possible association
Archives of Environmental Health
; 36(5): 265-7, Sep.- Oct. 1981. Tab
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| ID: des-2662
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ABSTRACT
Environmental factors contributing to incidences of thyroid carcinoma are re-evaluated and emphasized in this study. Thyroid cancers appear to occur independent of endemic goiter, based on epidemiologic and histologic evidence. While environmental factors appear to be important, the specific etiologic agent has not yet been identified or suggested. The number of thyroid cancer incidences available from cancer registries are analyzed in an attempt to identify a specific environmental carcinogenic agent. The presence of active volcanoes that produce abundant lava is found to be the common denominator of Iceland and Hawaii, where the incidence of thyroid cancer is outstandingly high. Comparison with other areas with active volcanoes is made. The presence of a carcinogenic agent in the lava is postulated and its possible mode of action on humans through fish products is hypothesized(AU)
Coleções:
05-specialized
Base de dados:
DESASTRES
Assunto principal:
Glândula Tireoide
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Carcinoma
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Erupções Vulcânicas
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Archives of Environmental Health
Ano de publicação:
1981
Tipo de documento:
Article