Risk screening for exposure to groundwater pollution in a wastewater irrigation district of the Mexico City region

Article Abstract:

Research in the health risk when using wastewater from Mexico City for irrigation shows pathogen interventions are needed. Diarrheal disease, skin irritation, cholera, and young children's exposure to methemoglobinemia have elevated risk in the irrigation district studied.

Mexico, Environmental aspects, Water pollution, Mexico City, Mexico, Irrigation districts

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Risk of childhood cancer and adult lung cancer after childhood exposure to passive smoke: a meta-analysis

Article Abstract:

The authors present research regarding the risk of cancer development following exposure to passive smoke in children and for lung cancer in adults. Results do not appear to provide clear evidence of increased risk.

France, Health aspects, Cancer in children, Childhood cancer, Lung cancer, Passive smoking

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Human exposure assessment: finding out what's getting in

Article Abstract:

The author present research into new approaches to determining human exposure to potential environmental diseases.

United States

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