Publication: Effects of Bauxite and Alumina Exposure on Mortality due to Cancer - Meta-analysis
Date
2024
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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 mortality of overall cancer as well as specific types of
cancers. Participants of were individuals of all ages who were exposed to Bauxite
and Alumina while working in Bauxite mines and Alumina refineries.
Exposure to bauxite and alumina did not cause variations in mortality 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 mortality due to 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 mortality, Review
Description
Thevi T,1 Abas AL2
1Department of Ophthalmology
International Medical School
Management and Science University
Shah Alam, Malaysia
2Pro Vice Chancellor
Department of Community Medicine
Melaka, Malaysia
Keywords
Bauxite alumina exposure, Cancer mortality, Review