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Keywords
environmental factors
tumors
central nervous system
parental exposure
air pollution
radiations
chemicals
tumors
central nervous system
parental exposure
air pollution
radiations
chemicals
How to Cite
Morales Suárez-Varela, M. M., Sánchez-Vergara, A. L., Rubio-López, N., & Llopis-González, A. (2014). Exposure to environmental factors and risk of tumours in the central nervous system of children: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Spanish Journal of Environmental Health, 14(2), 74–86. Retrieved from https://ojs.diffundit.com/index.php/rsa/article/view/423
Abstract
We analyzed the risk of tumors in the central nervous system of children in relation to exposure to environmental factors such as radiation (ionizing, non-ionizing), chemicals (pesticides, cosmetics, air pollutants) and foods. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies identified through a PubMed search (1987-2013). The results obtained from OR values show that the risk of tumors in the central nervous system of children is significantly associated with parental exposure and that the prenatal period is a critical window for several of the environmental factors considered. Although the risk fraction attributable to each factor is still unknown, a statistical analysis allowed to determine significant relations for chemical factors such as pesticides (OR: 1.93; 95% IC 1.51-2.47), air pollutants (OR: 1.45; 95% IC 1.17-1.80) and foods with N-nitrous compounds (OR: 1.96; 95% IC 1.40-2.73) especially for prenatal exposure.The articles published in this journal are subject to the following terms and conditions:
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