Complex organochlorine pesticide mixtures as determinant factor for breast cancer risk: a population-based case-control study in the Canary Islands (Spain)

• Main Authors: Boada Luis D (Author), Zumbado Manuel (Author), Henríquez-Hernández Luis (Author), Almeida-González Maira (Author), Álvarez-León Eva E (Author), Serra-Majem Lluis (Author), Luzardo Octavio P (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>All the relevant risk factors contributing to breast cancer etiology are not fully known. Exposure to organochlorine pesticides has been linked to an increased incidence of the disease, although not all data have been consistent. Mos...