Publication: Effects of Bauxite and Alumina Exposure on Incidence of Cancer - Meta-analysis
Date
2020
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Publisher
Kathmandu University
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Bauxite is an ore from which Aluminium is produced. Malaysia, once the leading
producer of bauxite has reduced production as mining activity has caused
community outrage. Due to concerns about health concerns, rising pollution and
environmental hazards, the government has revoked the licenses of bauxite miners.
We therefore did a meta-analysis to assess the relationship between exposure to
Bauxite and Alumina with incidence of various types of cancers. Bauxite mines
and alumina refineries. Individuals of all ages exposed to Bauxite and Alumina.
Exposure to bauxite and alumina. Incidence due to overall cancers and specific
types of cancers.
Exposure to bauxite and alumina did not cause variations in incidence of overall
cancer and specific types of cancer such as cancer of lip, cancer of the oral cavity
and pharynx, cancer of digestive organs and others. We conclude that there is no
evidence that bauxite or alumina exposure cause increase incidence of cancer but
due to the small number of studies included in this review, we recommend more
cohort studies to be done in future.
KEY WORDS
Bauxite alumina exposure, Cancer incidence
Description
Thevi T,1 Abas AL2
1Department of Innovation and Research
Hospital Melaka
Jalan Mufti Haji Khalil
75400 Melaka, Malaysia
2Dean and HOD Community Medicine
Jalan Batu Hampa
75400 Melaka, Malaysia
Keywords
Bauxite alumina exposure, Cancer incidence