Health effects of coal mining and combustion: carcinogens and cofactors

Journal Article · Sat Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1979 · Environ. Health Perspect.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1289/ehp.7933203· OSTI ID:6737645

Falk, H L; Jurgelski, W

Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons and other carcinogenic substances are released to the environment with the combustion of coal. The presence of heterocyclic carcinogenic compounds in coal, soot, and emissions is discussed. Sulfur dioxide, particulates, and benzo-a-pyrene also promote cancer. Additional epidemiological studies are required to investigate these relationships. (2 diagrams, 2 graphs, 98 references, 17 tables)

• Research Organization: NIEHS
• OSTI ID: 6737645
• Journal Information: Environ. Health Perspect.; (United States), Journal Name: Environ. Health Perspect.; (United States) Vol. 33; ISSN EVHPA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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