Preliminary study of possible relationships between exposure to PCDD/Fs and dl-PCBs in ambient air and the length of life of people

Dziubanek, Grzegorz; Marchwińska-Wyrwał, Ewa; Ćwieląg-Drabek, Małgorzata; Spychała, Anna; Rusin, Monika; Piekut, Agata; Hajok, Ilona

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.03.289

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“…Research carried out by Dziubanek et al in 12 Silesian cities showed that the reduction of PCDD/Fs and dl-PCBs of 10 fg I-TEQ/m 3 could extend life expectancy of women by approximately 4 months (0.3 years) [34].…”

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Correlation between Length of Life and Exposure to Air Pollution

Spychała¹,

Domagalska²,

Ćwieląg-Drabek³

et al. 2020

Pol. J. Environ. Stud.

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According to the World Health Organization, air pollution contributes to shortened life expectancies of UE citizens by an average of 8.6 months. The aim of our study was to see if there is a relationship between exposure of inhabitants of cities to air pollution and the length of their lives, excluding deaths caused by external causes. Average annual concentrations of air pollutants such as PM 10 , benzo(a)pyrene, cadmium and lead in PM 10 were based on data from the measuring stations, while the concentrations of dioxins, furans and polychlorinated biphenyls were their own measurements. The average women's and men's life expectancies in 11 cities in the year 2015, after excluding accidents and suicides, were calculated on the basis of the registry of deaths. Inequalities in men's and women's life expectancies are significant between cities and there is a relationship between exposure to air pollutants and the length of men's and women's lives in each city, demonstrating a very strong correlation in the male population. An effective tool for identifying significant risk factors affecting human health seems to be the multiple regression model.

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Correlation between Length of Life and Exposure to Air Pollution

Spychała¹,

Domagalska²,

Ćwieląg-Drabek³

et al. 2020

Pol. J. Environ. Stud.

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“…Additionally, in Silesia men are four times more likely than women to work in jobs with exposure to non-ferrous metal ores [19]. A previous study investigating the effects of ambient air pollution, including PCBs and length of life in Silesia, found a similar effect in women and not in men [9].…”

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“…These samples were taken at the same points where the existing monitoring stations (for PM 10 , BaP and cadmium) are located. The sample collection and the measurements of analyzed compounds in the samples was previously described [9].…”

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“…Additionally, more recent inventories have documented numerous sources of emissions for dioxin, furans and PCBs (including 6 coking plants, 13 metallurgic plants, 17 processing plants for electronic waste, 5 medical and veterinary waste incinerators, 3 waste battery processing plants, 2 cement plants, and 2 plants processing waste containing PCBs or pesticides) [8]. Previous studies have documented high levels of carcinogenic air pollutants in Silesia, particularly benzo[a]pyrene, benzene, heavy metals (cadmium, lead), and fine particulate matter [9,10]. In 2009, the International Agency for Research on Cancer reevaluated the evidences of cadmium carcinogenicity and classified this metal as a sufficient factor for lung cancer development [11].…”

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Non-Dioxin-Like PCBs – the Key Air Pollutant Associated with Lung Cancer in 15 Cities in Silesia

Ćwieląg-Drabek¹,

Parascandola²,

Piekut³

et al. 2020

Pol. J. Environ. Stud.

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We investigated the relationship between atmospheric pollutants and lung cancer incidence in Silesia. The key aim was to answer the question whether differences in lung cancer incidence across cities in Silesia can be explained in part by differences in air pollution exposure, and which carcinogenic pollutants are the most important risk factors. We used data from the National Health Fund to measure lung cancer incidence in each city. Measurements of PM 10 and specific pollutants, including B[a]P, Cd, and PCBs, were taken from monitoring stations and a regional study. The linear regression model was used to investigate the relationship between individual pollutants and the incidence rate of lung cancer. Multivariate regression analysis was also carried out to assess the combined effect of pollutants on lung cancer incidence. In the multivariate model, exposure to ndl-PCBs appears to be the most significant predictor of lung cancer incidence (among women) when controlling the mixture of pollutants. The results of our study suggest that while overall pollution levels in Silesia have decreased, substantial disparities remain in pollution exposure and in lung cancer incidence. It is important to note that, for Silesia, the sources of ndl-PCBs tend to be associated with specific domestic or small-scale activities, such as burning plastic waste.

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“…Geography (hills and valleys that trap pollution) and meteorological conditions (high atmospheric pressure and lack of wind) conspire to promote the formation of smog episodes in Silesia [14]. Recent studies have docu mented high levels of air pollutants in Silesia, including benzene, heavy metals (cadmium, lead), and fine partic ulate matter [15,16]…”

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Ambient air pollution and lung cancer in Poland: research findings and gaps

Parascandola¹

2018

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Ambient air pollution is a well established cause of lung cancer. According to a 2016 World Health Organization report on air quality in cities around the world, 33 of the 50 most polluted cities in Europe are in Poland. Moreover, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Poland. However, there are a number of challenges to understanding the extent of the health burden resulting from high pollution levels in Poland. Challenges include the long lag time between exposure and disease, the difficulties of assessing actual exposure for individuals, limited availability of historical pollution data, and a reliance on risk data from mostly high income countries with different exposure conditions. Additionally, the strong influence of tobacco smoking on lung cancer trends in Poland makes it difficult to isolate the impact of air pollution from other risk factors. Research to date on air pollution and lung cancer in Poland has been limited. Some innovative studies have been conducted in the industrial region of Silesia using molecular markers of DNA damage to demonstrate the biological impact of pollution exposure. Additionally, case control studies and secondary data analyses have provided further documentation of an association between pollution exposure and lung cancer in Poland. However, there is a need for more comprehensive monitoring of air pollution exposure and health effects to be able to assess the cancer burden of air pollution exposure in Poland.

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Preliminary study of possible relationships between exposure to PCDD/Fs and dl-PCBs in ambient air and the length of life of people

Cited by 12 publications

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Correlation between Length of Life and Exposure to Air Pollution

Correlation between Length of Life and Exposure to Air Pollution

Non-Dioxin-Like PCBs – the Key Air Pollutant Associated with Lung Cancer in 15 Cities in Silesia

Ambient air pollution and lung cancer in Poland: research findings and gaps

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