Exploratory case-control study of brain tumors in adults

Journal Article · Wed Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1987 · J. Natl. Cancer Inst.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6610642

Burch, J D; Craib, K J; Choi, B C; Miller, A B; Risch, H A; Howe, G R

An exploratory study of brain tumors in adults was carried out using 215 cases diagnosed in Southern Ontario between 1979 and 1982, with an individually matched, hospital control series. Significantly elevated risks were observed for reported use of spring water, drinking of wine, and consumption of pickled fish, together with a significant protective effect for the regular consumption of any of several types of fruit. While these factors are consistent with a role for N-nitroso compounds in the etiology of these tumors, for several other factors related to this hypothesis, no association was observed. Occupation in the rubber industry was associated with a significant relative risk of 9.0, though no other occupational associations were seen. Two previously unreported associations were with smoking nonfilter cigarettes with a significant trend and with the use of hair dyes or sprays. The data do not support an association between physical head trauma requiring medical attention and risk of brain tumors and indicate that exposure to ionizing radiation and vinyl chloride monomer does not contribute any appreciable fraction of attributable risk in the population studied. The findings warrant further detailed investigation in future epidemiologic studies.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Toronto, Ontario
• OSTI ID: 6610642
• Journal Information: J. Natl. Cancer Inst.; (United States), Vol. 4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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