Association of Carcinogenic Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Emissions and Smoking with Lung Cancer Mortality Rates on a Global Scale

March 9, 2013

Journal Article

Association of Carcinogenic Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Emissions and Smoking with Lung Cancer Mortality Rates on a Global Scale

Abstract

The majority of lung cancer cases are linked to tobacco smoking . Other factors such as diabetes, obesity, and personal income can be associated with lung cancer rates. Air pollution may also contribute to lung cancer occurrence and mortality. The primary objective of the study was to investigate the relationship between lung cancer mortality rates and PAH emissions internationally.. The secondary objective was to investigate how, if at all, this relationship may change with GDP per capita of the country.

Revised: May 21, 2013 | Published: March 9, 2013

Citation

Motorykin O., M.M. Matzke, K.M. Waters, and S.L. Massey Simonich. 2013. Association of Carcinogenic Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Emissions and Smoking with Lung Cancer Mortality Rates on a Global Scale. Environmental Science & Technology 47, no. 7:3410-3416. PNWD-SA-9831. doi:10.1021/es305295d