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Comparison of organochlorine chemical body burdens of female breast cancer cases with cancer free women in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil--Pilot Study

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/753068· OSTI ID:753068
This pilot study collected preliminary data to examine known and suspected breast cancer risk factors among women living in rural and urban areas in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil by questionnaire. In addition, the body burden levels of a panel of organochlorines was measured in a small clinic-based prospective sample.
Research Organization:
Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Lab., CA (US) (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Director, Office of Science (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC03-76SF00098
OSTI ID:
753068
Report Number(s):
LBNL--43755
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English