Oral ingestion of hexavalent chromium through drinking water and cancer mortality in an industrial area of Greece - An ecological study

• Main Authors: Stoltidis Melina (Author), Kouroutou Paraskevi (Author), Christoforidou Eleni (Author), Christophi Costas A (Author), Petralias Athanassios (Author), Linos Athena (Author), Veloudaki Afroditi (Author), Tzala Evangelia (Author), Makris Konstantinos C (Author), Karagas Margaret R (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hexavalent chromium is a known carcinogen when inhaled, but its carcinogenic potential when orally ingested remains controversial. Water contaminated with hexavalent chromium is a worldwide problem, making this a question of signific...