Environment and Breast Cancer: Science Review

This article is not a primary breast cancer epidemiology research report. It is provided as a supplementary resource for interpreting the epidemiological literature.

Breast cancer and environmental risks: where is the link?
Mitra, A. K., Faruque, F. S., Avis, A. L. Journal of Environmental Health. 2004. 66:7, 24-32, 40; quiz 41-2.

Topic area
Environmental pollutant - Pesticides, organochlorine, PCB, DDE, DDT, Dieldri
Environmental pollutant - Pesticides, organochlorine, PCB, DDE, DDT, Dieldri
Study design
Review
Review
Results Comments
Conclusions are drawn based on a limited selection of articles (e.g. 2 for organochlorines, 3 for PCBs).
Conclusions are drawn based on a limited selection of articles (e.g. 2 for organochlorines, 3 for PCBs).

Author address
Center for Community Health, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5122, USA. amal.mitra@usm.edu
Center for Community Health, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5122, USA. amal.mitra@usm.edu