Does exposure to industrial pollutants raise the risk of breast cancer?
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A study of over 53,000 women in Los Angeles County found that living near certain industrial pollutants may increase breast cancer risk. Construction professionals working near industrial sites should be aware of potential environmental health exposures in their areas.
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Los Angeles — Residential exposure to certain industrial pollutants may increase the risk of developing breast cancer, results of a recent study show. Researchers analyzed data from more than 53,000 women living in Los Angeles County and enrolled in the California Multiethnic Cohort, a long-term…
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