Pesticide Exposure and Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.(Statistical Data Included)

From: American Family Physician | Date: August 1, 1999 | Copyright information

The incidence of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is increasing in many countries and is often related to environmental exposure factors. Many studies have tried to correlate exposure to certain agents or specific medical conditions with an increased risk for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma; however, few studies to date have evaluated the relationship between exposure to newer pesticides, herbicides and organic solvents with an increased risk for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Hardell and Eriksson assessed ...

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