Cancer incidence after an open cut coal mine fire
- Author(s)
- Yu, P; Gao, CX; Smith, CL; Loi, S; Kinsman, N; Ikin, JF; Guo, Y; Sim, MR; Abramson, MJ; Lane, TJ;
- Journal Title
- Cancer Epidemiology
- Publication Type
- Research article
- Abstract
- Using population-level cancer diagnosis data, we compared cancer incidence in locations affected by smoke from a six week-long open cut coal mine fire in regional Victoria, Australia, up to seven years following the event. There was no detectable effect on cancer incidence overall. While several subgroups exhibited changes, these were more likely due to statistical chance rather than real effects. These findings may be limited by low statistical power and short duration of follow up. To confirm the influence of open cut coal mine fires on cancer incidence, further research and an extended follow-up duration are necessary.
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Keywords
- Breast cancer; Cancer incidence; Lung cancer; Open cut coalmine fire
- Department(s)
- Medical Oncology
- Publisher's Version
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.canep.2024.102651
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