Health risks for the population living near petrochemical industrial complexes. 1. Cancer risks: A review of the scientific literature

Domingo, José L.; Marquès, Montse; Nadal, Martí; Schuhmacher, Marta

doi:10.1016/j.envres.2020.109495

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“…The variables assessed were the place of habitual residence and its proximity to the chemical/petrochemical complex, risk perception regarding the closeness of the petrochemical complex and the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdown conditions, self-reported levels of stress, anxiety, depression, impulsivity, and cognitive emotional regulation strategies used during lockdown. On the basis of data in the previous literature on the adverse health effects associated with living near chemical/petrochemical complexes, the participants were divided into two groups: those living near (� 10 km) or far from (> 10 km) the petrochemical complex [6,27,28]. An online survey (Petrocovid Survey -PS-see Tables 1 and 2) was used to obtain the data.…”

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“…Studies have shown that compounds such as sulphur dioxide (SO 2 ), particulate matter (PM), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are frequently found in the ambient air around petrochemical complexes [3][4][5]. Meanwhile other studies have related human exposure to these compounds with an increase in cancer mortality, acute lower respiratory infections, asthma and cardiovascular diseases [6][7][8]. In addition, living in areas close to petrochemical complexes has also been related to increases in the occurrence of hypothyroidism [9] and pre-term births [10].…”

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Does living close to a petrochemical complex increase the adverse psychological effects of the COVID-19 lockdown?

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The petrochemical industry has made the economic development of many local communities possible, increasing employment opportunities and generating a complex network of closely-related secondary industries. However, it is known that petrochemical industries emit air pollutants, which have been related to different negative effects on mental health. In addition, many people around the world are being exposed to highly stressful situations deriving from the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdowns adopted by national and regional governments. The present study aims to analyse the possible differential effects on various psychological outcomes (stress, anxiety, depression and emotional regulation strategies) stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and consequent lockdown experienced by individuals living near an important petrochemical complex and subjects living in other areas, nonexposed to the characteristic environmental pollutants emitted by these kinds of complex. The sample consisted of 1607 subjects who answered an ad hoc questionnaire on lockdown conditions, the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), the Barratt Impulsivity Scale (BIS) and the Emotional Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ). The results indicate that people living closer to petrochemical complexes reported greater risk perception [K = 73.42, p < 0.001, with a medium size effect (η2 = 0.061)]. However, no significant relationship between psychological variables and proximity to the focus was detected when comparing people living near to or far away from a chemical/petrochemical complex. Regarding the adverse psychological effects of the first lockdown due to COVID-19 on the general population in Catalonia, we can conclude that the conditions included in this survey were mainly related to changes in the participants’ impulsivity levels, with different total impulsivity scores being obtained if they had minors in their care (p<0.001), if they had lost their jobs, if they were working (p<0.001), if they were not telecommuting (p<0.001), if they went out to work (p<0.001) or if they established routines (p = 0.009). However, we can also be fairly certain that the economic effects are going to be worse than those initially detected in this study. More research will be necessary to corroborate our results.

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“…A higher incidence and mortality rate of cancer is associated with living in the vicinity of petrochemical industries and oil refineries (Domingo et al . 2020), or when such industries are inundated by floods following hurricanes (Nogueira et al . 2020).…”

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“…Some occupations (such as firefighters and clean-up crews) dealing with climate disasters are exposed to carcinogens, which may increase the risk of laryngeal cancer (Boffetta andDonato 2020, Zhao et al 2020). A higher incidence and mortality rate of cancer is associated with living in the vicinity of petrochemical industries and oil refineries (Domingo et al 2020), or when such industries are inundated by floods following hurricanes (Nogueira et al 2020). Air pollution causes 1.8 million deaths from lung disease and cancer (WHO 2016a).…”

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What are the implications of climate change for speech and language therapists?

Sherratt

2020

Intl J Lang & Comm Disor

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Background: The emerging global issue of climate change has large-scale effects on health and well-being, including communication disorders. The broad range of the speech and language therapy profession's scope of practice incorporates prevention, advocacy and equality in service delivery. These act as a springboard for involvement in climate change and health. Aims: This is an appeal to speech and language therapists (SLTs) to focus and take action on this issue and its considerable effects on communication and swallowing disorders. Methods & Procedures: This article discusses the importance of taking a public health position on prevention and equality of services to manage environmental determinants of communication and swallowing disorders. It also describes the extent to which climate change affects these disorders and exacerbates the inequality of healthcare services in low-and middle-income countries. Main Contribution: Five strategies are provided for action on fulfilling therapists' roles in reducing the incidence, development and exacerbation of climate-related communication and swallowing disorders, as well as the role of SLTs in acting as advocates. The case is made for expanding the scope of services to focus on prevention and service equality so as to best meet the needs of the wider community. Conclusions & Implications: Despite other challenges currently facing SLTs, climate change and its increasing effects on communication disorders and dysphagia is difficult to ignore. SLTs owe it to their clients, the wider community, low-and middle-income countries, the economy, and the future to take action.

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“…For example, exposure to BTEX (i.e. benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene) has been associated with toxicological effects such as depression, respiratory diseases, damage to the circulatory system and cancer [19][20][21][22]. Benzene, and 1, 3-butadiene have been identified as carcinogens [23], and well-known risk factors for various types of cancers [24].…”

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Emission factor, relative ozone formation potential and relative carcinogenic risk assessment of VOCs emitted from manufacturing industries

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Gupta

Dhital

2020

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Manufacturing industries are one of the important emission sectors of anthropogenic volatile organic compounds (VOCs). In this study, VOC emission factors, relative ozone formation potential (ROFP) and relative carcinogenic risk (RCR) were estimated for some important manufacturing industries (n = 13) located in central Taiwan. Emission samples were collected in stainless steel canisters and were analyzed with a system of gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy. Higher emission factors of total VOCs (∑VOCs) were observed for stencil printing (423 mg-VOC kg-1) compared to other emission industries. Alkanes constituted the most prominent group of VOCs for steel foundry (41.6%), aluminum foundry (25.1%) and synthetic resin industries (25.0%). Oxygenated VOCs were obtained as the most abundant group in the organic solvent (80.3%), polyester resin (80.0%) and PU leather (75.0%) industries. Moreover, emissions from acrylic resin manufacturing had higher contributions from aromatic compounds (> 95%). Toluene was the topmost compound in terms of its contribution to ∑VOCs in plastic tape manufacturing (44.4%), aluminum foundry (39.6%), steel foundry (11.6%), plastic coating (64.3%) and stencil printing (35.3%). Analysis of ozone formation potentials showed that the metal product and machinery acrylic resin manufacturing and stencil printing had a higher normalized ROFP index and belonged to Level-I emission sources. However, in terms of the RCR, integrated iron and steel manufacturing had the highest normalized RCR index belonged to level-I emission sources. Level-I represents the most important VOC emission sources. This study provides a reactivity- and carcinogenicity-based approach to identify high-priority VOC emission sources. The results of this study would help formulate emission reduction policies and strategies for manufacturing industries.

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Health risks for the population living near petrochemical industrial complexes. 1. Cancer risks: A review of the scientific literature

Cited by 48 publications

References 71 publications

Does living close to a petrochemical complex increase the adverse psychological effects of the COVID-19 lockdown?

Does living close to a petrochemical complex increase the adverse psychological effects of the COVID-19 lockdown?

What are the implications of climate change for speech and language therapists?

Emission factor, relative ozone formation potential and relative carcinogenic risk assessment of VOCs emitted from manufacturing industries

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