Heterogeneity in coal composition and implications for lung cancer risk in Xuanwei and Fuyuan counties, China

Volume: 68, Pages: 94 - 104
Published: Jul 1, 2014
Abstract
Xuanwei and Fuyuan counties in Yunnan Province, China have among the highest lung cancer rates in the country. This has been associated with the domestic combustion of bituminous coal (referred to as "smoky" coal). Additionally, significant geographical variation in cancer rates among smoky coal users has been observed, suggesting heterogeneity in fuel source composition and/or combustion characteristics. Research thus far has indicated that...
Paper Details
Title
Heterogeneity in coal composition and implications for lung cancer risk in Xuanwei and Fuyuan counties, China
Published Date
Jul 1, 2014
Volume
68
Pages
94 - 104
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