Human health effects associated with hazardous waste sites

N J Med. 1994 Oct;91(10):679-82.

Abstract

Many hazardous waste sites contain chemicals that cause serious disease in humans. However, adverse effects are uncommon. Evidence for harm comes principally from epidemiologic studies in which proof of exposure usually is lacking.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Carcinogens, Environmental / adverse effects
  • Environmental Exposure / adverse effects
  • Epidemiologic Methods
  • Hazardous Substances / adverse effects
  • Hazardous Waste / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • New Jersey
  • Risk Factors

Substances

  • Carcinogens, Environmental
  • Hazardous Substances
  • Hazardous Waste