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Risk of congenital anomalies near the Byker waste combustion plant.

Authors :
Cresswell, P. A.
Scott, J. E. S.
Pattenden, S.
Vrijheid, M.
Source :
Journal of Public Health Medicine. Sep2003, Vol. 25 Issue 3, p237-242. 6p.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Background The aim of this study was to determine whether the risk of congenital anomalies in a population resident close to a waste combustion plant located at Byker in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, was higher than in a population resident further away. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Subjects

Subjects :
*GENETIC disorders
*INCINERATION
*HEALTH risk assessment

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Language :
English
ISSN :
09574832
Volume :
25
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Public Health Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
44396694
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fdg053
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