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

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

<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...

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Main Authors: Stoltidis Melina, Kouroutou Paraskevi, Christoforidou Eleni, Christophi Costas A, Petralias Athanassios, Linos Athena, Veloudaki Afroditi, Tzala Evangelia, Makris Konstantinos C, Karagas Margaret R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-05-01
Series:Environmental Health
Online Access:http://www.ehjournal.net/content/10/1/50

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