Study type:
Epidemiological study
(observational study)
Investigation of increased incidence in childhood leukemia near radio towers in Hawaii: preliminary observations
epidem.
By:
Maskarinec G, Cooper J, Swygert L
Published in: J Environ Pathol Toxicol Oncol 1994; 13 (1): 33-37
Aim of study (acc. to author)
Endpoint/type of risk estimation
Type of risk estimation:
(odds ratio (OR))
Exposure
Assessment
- calculation: distance of residence to radio towers
Exposure groups
|
Group
|
Description
|
|
Reference group 1
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distance of residence to radio towers: < 4.2 km
|
|
Group 2
|
distance of residence to radio towers: ≥ 4.2 km
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Population
-
Group:
-
Age:
0–14 years
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Observation period:
1979 - 1990
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Study location:
USA (Hawaii)
Case group
Control group
-
Selection:
-
Matching:
- sex
- age
- case:control = 1:4
Study size
|
Cases |
Controls |
| Eligible |
12 |
48 |
Results (acc. to author)
Limitations (acc. to author)
The findings are based on low numbers.
Study funded by
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