Cancer morbidity investigations: lessons from the Duluth study of possible effects of asbestos in drinking water
Sigurdson, EE; Levy, BS; Mandel, J; Mchugh, R; Michienzi, LJ; Jagger, H; Pearson, J
HERO ID
60579
Reference Type
Journal Article
Year
1981
Language
English
PMID
| HERO ID | 60579 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 1981 |
| Title | Cancer morbidity investigations: lessons from the Duluth study of possible effects of asbestos in drinking water |
| Authors | Sigurdson, EE; Levy, BS; Mandel, J; Mchugh, R; Michienzi, LJ; Jagger, H; Pearson, J |
| Journal | Environmental Research |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Page Numbers | 50-61 |
| Abstract | Surveillance of cancer morbidity in Duluth, Minnesota, was undertaken to investigate the effects of ingesting asbestos fibers in municipal drinking water. Tests in 1973 had revealed the presence of 1 to 30 million asbestos-like fibers per liter of tap water. Asbestos-containing taconite ore wastes were dumped into Lake Superior from 1955 to 1980, sometimes at the rate of 67,000 tons per day. Using the methods of the Third National Cancer Survey and comparing results with data collected in Minneapolis and St. Paul showed that Duluth females and both sexes combined had statistically significantly higher rates of pancreatic cancer than persons in Minneapolis and St. Paul for 1969-1971. The rates for both sexes declined during the 1972-1974 period. Morbidity and mortality rates were compared. Mortality rates in Duluth for cancers in certain gastrointestinal sites and for lung cancer were substantially higher for Duluth than for Minneapolis and St. Paul, but morbidity rates were very similar. The time requirements, budget , personnel, and supplies for conducting a morbidity study in a small (100,000) population are described. (Cassar-FRC) |
| Doi | 10.1016/0013-9351(81)90079-7 |
| Pmid | 7238468 |
| Wosid | WOS:A1981LS46500005 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Comments | Environ. Res. 25: 50-61. |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |
| Keyword | Water Pollutants; Asbestos; 1332-21-4; Index Medicus; Epidemiologic Methods; Sex Factors; Minnesota; Asbestos -- adverse effects; Digestive System Neoplasms -- epidemiology; Digestive System Neoplasms -- etiology; Water Pollutants -- poisoning; Lung Neoplasms -- epidemiology; Lung Neoplasms -- etiology |
| Is Qa | No |